definition

• Nom désignant une affirmation qui explique le sens d'un mot, d'une phrase ou d'un concept, ou le processus consistant à définir quelque chose.

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.

   Définition (sens d'un mot)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdenotationelucidationexplanationexplicationglossinterpretationmeaningsense

2. Clarity of outlineB2formal

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

   Netteté des contours

   • 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.

   Synonymesclaritycrispnessdistinctnessfocusprecisionresolutionsharpness

   Antonymesblurfuzzinessindistinctnessobscurityvagueness