definition

• Substantiv, das eine Aussage bezeichnet, die die Bedeutung eines Wortes, einer Phrase oder eines Begriffs erklärt, oder den Vorgang, etwas genau zu bestimmen.

A noun referring to a statement that explains the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept, or the act of defining something.

1. A2formal

   A statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase.

   Definition

   • Look up the definition of 'ambiguous' in the dictionary.
   • The teacher asked for a clear definition of the term.
   • This definition is too vague to be useful.

   Synonymedenotationelucidationexplanationexplicationglossinterpretationmeaningsense

2. Clarity of outlineB2formal

   The quality of being clear and distinct in shape or outline.

   Klarheit

   • The high-definition screen provides excellent picture definition.
   • The definition of the mountain range was sharp against the sky.
   • Good lighting improves the definition of the photograph.

   Synonymeclaritycrispnessdistinctnessfocusprecisionresolutionsharpness

   Antonymeblurfuzzinessindistinctnessobscurityvagueness