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Meaning
Noun
●
In Lexicography & Semantics:
A
statement
of the
meaning
of a
word
or
word
group or a
sign
or
symbol
(dictionary definitions).
●
A
clear
instance
conforming
to the
dictionary
or
textbook
definition.
●
A
statement
expressing
the
essential
nature
of something; formulation
●
The
action
or process of defining.
●
The
act
of
defining
;
determination
of the limits.
●
A product of defining.
●
The
action
or power of
describing
,
explaining
, or making
definite
and clear.
●
Clarity of
visual
presentation
,
distinctness
of
outline
or detail.
●
Clarity, especially of
musical
sound
in reproduction.
●
Sharp
demarcation
of
outlines
or limits.
●
In Bodybuilding:
The
degree
to which individual
muscles
are
distinct
on the body.
●
In Programming:
A
statement
which provides a
previous
declaration
with a value or body of a
subroutine
(in the case of function).
●
In Mathematics:
A
statement
that
establishes
the
referent
of a
term
or notation.
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Origin
definition
English
diffinicioun
Middle English (1100-1500)
definition
Middle French (ca. 1400-1600)
definitio
Latin
definio
Latin
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