definition
From Latin 'definitio', meaning 'a fixing, establishing, determining'.
NOUN
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[/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/en-US]
定義
literal
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意味
common
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解説
neutral
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概念説明
untranslatable
(This phrase denotes the explanation of a concept rather than a direct translation of 'definition'.)
A statement of the exact meaning of a word, phrase, or term, or a precise explanation of the nature of a concept, thing, or phenomenon. It also refers to the act of stating such a meaning or the clarity or distinctness of an outline or image.
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- Please provide a clear definition of 'democracy' in your essay. — This refers to the precise meaning of the word.
- The committee's first task was to establish a definition of the project's scope. — This refers to outlining the boundaries or nature of something.
- The new high-resolution screen offers incredible clarity and definition in images. — This refers to the distinctness of an image.