definition

noun

OPAL WOPAL S

/ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/

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[countable, uncountable] an explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase, especially in a dictionary
- The dictionary provides clear, simple definitions.
- definition of something the dictionary definition of this term
- a precise/strict definition of a word
- We need a good working definition of ‘pollution’.
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defineDefining terms
- It is important to clarify what is meant by climate change.
- Climate change can/may be defined as ‘the long-term fluctuations in temperature, precipitation, wind and other aspects of the earth’s climate’.
- A generally accepted definition of global warming is the gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth’s atmosphere due to the greenhouse effect.
- The greenhouse effect is defined by the author as the process by which heat from the sun is trapped in the earth’s atmosphere, causing the temperature of the earth to rise.
- The author uses the term climate change to refer to any significant change in measures of climate lasting for an extended period.
- The term ‘carbon footprint’ refers to the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of an individual or organization.
- Scientists suggest that increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will result in an increase in global temperatures, and the term ‘global warming’ is used to describe this phenomenon.
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- According to a strict definition of ‘assault’, she was not assaulted.
- The author provides a clear definition of cultural awareness.
- The firm falls within the statutory definition of a ‘small company’.
- The mathematical definition of an even number is one that is exactly divisible by 2.
- Under the broader definition of ‘poverty’, thousands more people would be included.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- careful
- clear
- concise
- …
verb + definition
- give (somebody)
- offer (somebody)
- propose
- …
definition + verb
- encompass something
- include something
preposition
- according to a/the definition
- by definition
- under a/the definition
- …
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[countable] definition of something what an idea means
- What's your definition of happiness?
- a broad/narrow definition of the concept
- There is no agreed definition of what a comprehensive school should be.
Extra Examples
- They have adopted a very narrow definition of success.
- She refused to accept the definition of woman as man's subordinate.
- He has expanded the definition of sculpture.
- This unusual building barely fits the standard definition of a house.
- There is no agreed definition of what is meant by a ‘young person’ in this context.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- careful
- clear
- concise
- …
verb + definition
- give (somebody)
- offer (somebody)
- propose
- …
definition + verb
- encompass something
- include something
preposition
- according to a/the definition
- by definition
- under a/the definition
- …
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[uncountable] the act of saying what a word or an idea means
- The term ‘partner’ requires careful definition.
- by definition Neighbours by definition live close by (= this is what being a neighbour means).
[uncountable] the quality of being clear and easy to see; the ability of a device to give clear images
- The clarity and definition of the images are excellent.
- The definition of this TV is very good.
see also high-definition

Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin definitio(n-), from the verb definire ‘set bounds to’, from de- (expressing completion) + finire ‘finish’

单词	definition
释义	definition noun OPAL WOPAL S /ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/ /ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/ jump to other results [countable, uncountable] an explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase, especially in a dictionary The dictionary provides clear, simple definitions. definition of something the dictionary definition of this term a precise/strict definition of a word We need a good working definition of ‘pollution’. Language Bank definedefineDefining terms It is important to clarify what is meant by climate change. Climate change can/may be defined as ‘the long-term fluctuations in temperature, precipitation, wind and other aspects of the earth’s climate’. A generally accepted definition of global warming is the gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth’s atmosphere due to the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect is defined by the author as the process by which heat from the sun is trapped in the earth’s atmosphere, causing the temperature of the earth to rise. The author uses the term climate change to refer to any significant change in measures of climate lasting for an extended period. The term ‘carbon footprint’ refers to the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of an individual or organization. Scientists suggest that increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will result in an increase in global temperatures, and the term ‘global warming’ is used to describe this phenomenon. Wordfinder alphabetical definition dictionary entry example headword meaning part of speech pronunciation register Wordfinder connotation definition dictionary homonym meaning pronunciation spelling synonym vocabulary word Extra Examples According to a strict definition of ‘assault’, she was not assaulted. The author provides a clear definition of cultural awareness. The firm falls within the statutory definition of a ‘small company’. The mathematical definition of an even number is one that is exactly divisible by 2. Under the broader definition of ‘poverty’, thousands more people would be included. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective careful clear concise … verb + definition give (somebody) offer (somebody) propose … definition + verb encompass something include something preposition according to a/the definition by definition under a/the definition … See full entry [countable] definition of something what an idea means What's your definition of happiness? a broad/narrow definition of the concept There is no agreed definition of what a comprehensive school should be. Extra Examples They have adopted a very narrow definition of success. She refused to accept the definition of woman as man's subordinate. He has expanded the definition of sculpture. This unusual building barely fits the standard definition of a house. There is no agreed definition of what is meant by a ‘young person’ in this context. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective careful clear concise … verb + definition give (somebody) offer (somebody) propose … definition + verb encompass something include something preposition according to a/the definition by definition under a/the definition … See full entry [uncountable] the act of saying what a word or an idea means The term ‘partner’ requires careful definition. by definition Neighbours by definition live close by (= this is what being a neighbour means). [uncountable] the quality of being clear and easy to see; the ability of a device to give clear images The clarity and definition of the images are excellent. The definition of this TV is very good. see also high-definition Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin definitio(n-), from the verb definire ‘set bounds to’, from de- (expressing completion) + finire ‘finish’
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