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definition

/ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/

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Also seen as: definitions

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tuyên bố về ý nghĩa của một từ, nhóm từ, dấu hiệu hoặc biểu tượng

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Noun

Your definition of "elephant" needs to be more precise than "a big animal with large ears".

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một ví dụ rõ ràng phù hợp với định nghĩa trong từ điển hoặc sách giáo khoa

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Noun

Baroque is a good game, but only for a very narrow subset of the gaming audience. It is the very definition of a niche title.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “definition” mean?

A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.

Is “definition” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.