Definition
noun
An explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase, especially in a dictionary.
The dictionary provides a detailed definition for each word.
Often appears as...
- dictionary definition
- exact definition
noun
The degree of distinctness in detail or sharpness of an image or sound.
The definition on the television was so good, it felt like we were there.
Often appears as...
- high definition
- low definition
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Technical
noun
Showing the limit or extent of something.
A wall acts as a physical definition between two properties.
noun
The level of development of a person's muscles when they are highly visible as a result of vigorous exercise.
After months of training, she could finally see definition in her muscles.
Often appears as...
- muscle definition
- body definition
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
An explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase, especially in a dictionary.
The dictionary provides a detailed definition for each word.
Often appears as...
- dictionary definition
- exact definition
noun
The degree of distinctness in detail or sharpness of an image or sound.
The definition on the television was so good, it felt like we were there.
Often appears as...
- high definition
- low definition
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Showing the limit or extent of something.
A wall acts as a physical definition between two properties.
noun
The level of development of a person's muscles when they are highly visible as a result of vigorous exercise.
After months of training, she could finally see definition in her muscles.
Often appears as...
- muscle definition
- body definition
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Dictionary Usage
Look up 'definition' in various dictionaries to understand how explanations can differ.
Their 'definition' varied slightly between different dictionaries.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Importance
Always consider context to determine whether a word fits the intended meaning.
His 'definition' of bravery was quite different from mine.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Variations
Be aware that some definitions can vary across different cultures.
The 'definition' of modesty changes around the world.
Pro Tip 1/3Dictionary Usage
Look up 'definition' in various dictionaries to understand how explanations can differ.
Their 'definition' varied slightly between different dictionaries.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Importance
Always consider context to determine whether a word fits the intended meaning.
His 'definition' of bravery was quite different from mine.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Variations
Be aware that some definitions can vary across different cultures.
The 'definition' of modesty changes around the world.
Pro Tip 1/3Dictionary Usage
Look up 'definition' in various dictionaries to understand how explanations can differ.
Their 'definition' varied slightly between different dictionaries.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Importance
Always consider context to determine whether a word fits the intended meaning.
His 'definition' of bravery was quite different from mine.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Variations
Be aware that some definitions can vary across different cultures.
The 'definition' of modesty changes around the world.
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Eckhart Tolle
German Speaker
The answer is, who you are cannot be defined through thinking or mental labels or definitions, because it's beyond that. It is the very sense of being, or presence, that is there when you become conscious of the present moment. In essence, you and what we call the present moment are, at the deepest level, one.
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Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
Experts on romance say for a happy marriage there has to be more than a passionate love. For a lasting union, they insist, there must be a genuine liking for each other. Which, in my book, is a good definition for friendship.
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Tony Robbins
American Speaker
My definition of success is to live your life in a way that causes you to feel a ton of pleasure and very little pain - and because of your lifestyle, have the people around you feel a lot more pleasure than they do pain.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
My definition of country music is really pretty simple. It's when someone sings about their life and what they know, from an authentic place.
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Stephen Covey
American Educator
If you carefully consider what you want to be said of you in the funeral experience, you will find your definition of success.
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Albert Schweitzer
German Theologian
Let me give you a definition of ethics: It is good to maintain and further life it is bad to damage and destroy life.
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Deepak Chopra
American Speaker
In my definition of consciousness, consciousness is the same thing as life. What wisdom traditions also call spirit.
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James Baldwin
American Novelist
The power of the white world is threatened whenever a black man refuses to accept the white world's definitions.
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Justin Lin
American Director
All of my definitions of family were heavily influenced by my 'Star Trek' experience.
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Jenna Jameson
American Actress
My definition of courage is never letting anyone define you.
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Eckhart Tolle
German Speaker
The answer is, who you are cannot be defined through thinking or mental labels or definitions, because it's beyond that. It is the very sense of being, or presence, that is there when you become conscious of the present moment. In essence, you and what we call the present moment are, at the deepest level, one.
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Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
Experts on romance say for a happy marriage there has to be more than a passionate love. For a lasting union, they insist, there must be a genuine liking for each other. Which, in my book, is a good definition for friendship.
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Tony Robbins
American Speaker
My definition of success is to live your life in a way that causes you to feel a ton of pleasure and very little pain - and because of your lifestyle, have the people around you feel a lot more pleasure than they do pain.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
My definition of country music is really pretty simple. It's when someone sings about their life and what they know, from an authentic place.
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Stephen Covey
American Educator
If you carefully consider what you want to be said of you in the funeral experience, you will find your definition of success.
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Albert Schweitzer
German Theologian
Let me give you a definition of ethics: It is good to maintain and further life it is bad to damage and destroy life.
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Deepak Chopra
American Speaker
In my definition of consciousness, consciousness is the same thing as life. What wisdom traditions also call spirit.
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James Baldwin
American Novelist
The power of the white world is threatened whenever a black man refuses to accept the white world's definitions.
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Justin Lin
American Director
All of my definitions of family were heavily influenced by my 'Star Trek' experience.
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Jenna Jameson
American Actress
My definition of courage is never letting anyone define you.
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