Sunday, November 3, 2013

Thesaurus Definition

def·i·ni·tion

[def-uh-nish-uhn] Show IPA
noun
1.
the act of making definite, distinct, or clear; a defining: We need a better definition of her responsibilities.
2.
the formal statement of the meaning or significance of a word, phrase, idiom, etc., as found in dictionaries. An online dictionary resource, such as Dictionary.com, can give users direct, immediate access to the definitions of a term, allowing them to compare definitions from various dictionaries and stay up to date with an ever-expanding vocabulary.
3.
the condition of being definite, distinct, or clearly outlined: His biceps have great muscle definition.
4.
Optics. sharpness of the image formed by an optical system.
5.
Radio and  Television. the accuracy of sound or picture reproduction.