DEFINITION

A statement conveying fundamental character. A statement of the meaning of a word, phrase, or term, as in a dictionary entry. The act of making clear and distinct: a definition of one's intentions. The state of being closely outlined or determined: "With the drizzle, the trees in the little clearing had lost definition" (Anthony Hyde). A determination of outline, extent, or limits: the definition of a President's authority. The clarity of detail in an optically produced image, such as a photograph, effected by a combination of resolution and contrast. The degree of clarity with which a televised image or broadcast signal is received. The act or process of stating a precise meaning or significance; formulation of a meaning.

The act of making clear and distinct: a definition of one's intentions.
The state of being closely outlined or determined: "With the drizzle, the trees in the little clearing had lost definition" (Anthony Hyde).A determination of outline, extent, or limits: the definition of a President's authority. The clarity of detail in an optically produced image, such as a photograph, effected by a combination of resolution and contrast. The degree of clarity with which a televised image or broadcast signal is received. The clarity of detail in an optically produced image, such as a photograph, effected by a combination of resolution and contrast.The degree of clarity with which a televised image or broadcast signal is received. [Middle English diffinicioun, from Old French definition, from Latin dēfīnītiō, dēfīnītiōn-, from dēfīnītus, past participle of dēfīnīre, to define; see define.]