How do you use "definition" in a sentence?

Can you give me the definition of this word? The photograph lacks definition and appears slightly blurred. The project needs a clearer definition of its goals.

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Q: What does "definition" mean?

A statement explaining the meaning of a word A definition is a statement explaining the exact meaning of a word or phrase. It can also refer to the degree of clarity or sharpness in an image, or the clear outline or boundary of something.

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Meaning: A statement explaining the meaning of a word

定义，清晰度

definición, nitidez

定義、鮮明度

정의, 선명도

A definition is a statement explaining the exact meaning of a word or phrase. It can also refer to the degree of clarity or sharpness in an image, or the clear outline or boundary of something.

「definition」是解释单词或短语确切含义的陈述。它也可以指图像的清晰度或锐利度，或某物的清晰轮廓或边界。

Una «definition» es una declaración que explica el significado exacto de una palabra o frase. También puede referirse al grado de claridad o nitidez en una imagen, o al contorno o límite claro de algo.

「definition」は、単語やフレーズの正確な意味を説明する文です。また、画像の明瞭度や鮮明さの度合い、または何かの明確な輪郭や境界を指すこともあります。

Definition은 단어나 구의 정확한 의미를 설명하는 문장입니다. 또한 이미지의 선명도나 뚜렷한 정도, 또는 무언가의 명확한 윤곽이나 경계를 가리키기도 합니다.

Examples

Can you give me the definition of this word?
你能给我这个词的定义吗？
¿Puedes darme la definición de esta palabra?
この言葉の定義を教えてもらえますか？
이 단어의 정의를 알려주시겠어요?
The photograph lacks definition and appears slightly blurred.
这张照片缺乏清晰度，看起来有点模糊。
La fotografía carece de definición y aparece ligeramente borrosa.
その写真は鮮明さに欠け、少しぼやけて見えます。
그 사진은 선명도가 부족하여 약간 흐릿하게 보입니다.
The project needs a clearer definition of its goals.
该项目需要更明确地定义其目标。
El proyecto necesita una definición más clara de sus objetivos.
そのプロジェクトには目標のより明確な定義が必要です。
그 프로젝트에는 목표에 대한 보다 명확한 정의가 필요합니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'definitio' meaning 'a bounding' or 'a limiting', from 'definire' (to limit, determine), from 'de-' (completely) and 'finire' (to bound, end), from 'finis' (boundary, end).

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal