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definition
(n):
the meaning of a word
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Used with adjectives:
"
The dictionary gave a
clear
definition
of the word.
"
(clear, concise, exact, precise)
"
There are
broad
definitions
for that word.
"
(broad, expanded, wide)
"
It is not easy to understand the
strict
definitions
in the contract.
"
(strict, formal, official)
"
What is the
dictionary
definition
?
"
(dictionary, legal, accepted, standard, textbook, traditional)
Used with verbs:
"
Can you
give
a
definition
for this word?
"
(give, provide)
"
This does not
fit
the
definition
of beauty.
"
(fit, meet)
"
The teacher did not
accept
that
definition
.
"
(accept)
Used with prepositions:
"
According to
the
definition
of friendship, you are not a friend.
"
(according to)
"
You are,
by
definition
, a true friend.
"
(by)
"
Under
the
definition
of children, her adult son is still her child.
"
(under)
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