definition

noun14

1. •
   A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.

   • Your definition of "elephant" needs to be more precise than "a big animal with large ears".
2. •
   A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation.
3. •
   A product of defining.
4. •
   A statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function).
5. •
   A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation.
6. •
   The part of a cryptic clue which defines but does not indicate the solution.

   • However, some clues include words that do not form part of the wordplay or the definition. — 2014
7. •
   A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition.

   • 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. — 2008
8. •
   Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.

   • The definition of a telescope.
   • Improve the definition of an image.
9. •
   Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.
10. •
    Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.

    • A jacket with distinct waist definition.
11. •
    The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.
12. •
    The action or process of defining.
13. •
    The act of defining; determination of the limits.
14. •
    The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.

    • Her comic genius is beyond definition.