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definition

[def-uh-nish-uhn] / ˌdɛf əˈnɪʃ ən /
NOUN
description
Synonyms
STRONGEST
answer explanation interpretation rationale solution translation
STRONG
analogue annotation characterization clarification clue comment commentary cue delimitation delineation demarcation denotation determination diagnosis drift elucidation exemplification explication exposition expounding fixing formalization gloss individuation key rendering rendition representation settling signification terminology
WEAK
outlining statement of meaning
Antonyms
STRONGEST
question
WEAK
ambiguity nonsense vagueness

Example Sentences

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While there is no hard and fast definition of what constitutes a TACO, several Wall Street professionals who spoke with MarketWatch for this story agreed with our list of nine specific events.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Martin believes the legislation is flawed because it does not contain a definition of what counts as a second home.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Any discrepancies in definition are a limitation of the data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Sauer also had to insist that unauthorized immigrants and temporary visitors owe allegiance to their home countries rather than the U.S., thus removing their children from his tortured definition of jurisdiction.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Popular music is, by definition, music that appeals to many people.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones