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[def-uh-nish-uhn] / ˌdɛf əˈnɪʃ ən /


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State regulators and environmental groups disagree on the definition of the chemicals, making it difficult to find a consensus on regulations or health risks.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

Many state laws use a broad functional definition.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

There’s no one agreed-upon definition of socialism, even among avowed socialists themselves.

From Salon Jul. 26, 2026

The acrimonious case centres on the definition and valuation of the couple's shared assets, including Chey's lucrative stake in the SK Group.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

If, of course, your definition of groovy is sensory overload.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen

Many people are afraid to pursue a path that runs counter to conventional definitions of success.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

The states’ case hinges on whether a judge will accept the market definitions outlined in their lawsuit, Garcia and other analysts said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Even more, to make serious decisions about our future, we need to state the moral definitions of what it means to be human and the limits on AI’s influence on the social order.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

While there are different definitions of Herndon’s “fastest time,” including ones clocked before grease was added, none were by the Class of 1991.

From Slate Jun. 24, 2026

Sometimes I discussed the definitions with Dad, and if we didn’t agree with what the dictionary writers said, we sat down and wrote a letter to the publishers.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls




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