define
A precise statement or explanation of the meaning, nature, or scope of a word, concept, or thing. It is also used to describe the degree of clarity and detail in an image or sound.
Beispiele
3 von 5By definition, a square must have four equal sides and four right angles.
Because of its inherent nature, a square is required to have four equal sides and four right angles.
The legal definition of 'privacy' has evolved significantly with the rise of digital surveillance.
The way the law explains the concept of privacy has changed a lot because of electronic monitoring.
I'm not sure what your definition of 'fun' is, but sitting in traffic isn't mine.
I don't know what you consider to be fun, but I don't think being stuck in traffic counts.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'definition' as a 'de-fence' (fence) around a word that marks exactly where its meaning starts and ends.
Schnelles Quiz
The ______ of success is highly subjective and varies from one individual to another.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: definition
Beispiele
By definition, a square must have four equal sides and four right angles.
everydayBecause of its inherent nature, a square is required to have four equal sides and four right angles.
The legal definition of 'privacy' has evolved significantly with the rise of digital surveillance.
formalThe way the law explains the concept of privacy has changed a lot because of electronic monitoring.
I'm not sure what your definition of 'fun' is, but sitting in traffic isn't mine.
informalI don't know what you consider to be fun, but I don't think being stuck in traffic counts.
In this research paper, we provide a working definition of 'socio-economic status' to standardize our data analysis.
academicThis academic document uses a specific, temporary explanation of social and economic standing to make the data consistent.
We need to reach a consensus on the definition of our target market before launching the campaign.
businessWe must all agree on exactly who our intended customers are before we start the advertisement project.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
by definition
by its very nature or intrinsic qualities
matter of definition
a situation where the outcome depends on how one chooses to describe the terms
lack of definition
a state of being unclear, fuzzy, or poorly described
Wird oft verwechselt mit
A description details what something looks or acts like, whereas a definition identifies its essential, fundamental nature.
Nutzungshinweise
In C1 academic writing, 'definition' is often used to establish the 'scope' of an argument. It is a countable noun, so you can have 'multiple definitions' for a single word.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often use the verb 'define' where the noun 'definition' is required, such as saying 'What is the define of this word?' instead of 'What is the definition?'.
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'definition' as a 'de-fence' (fence) around a word that marks exactly where its meaning starts and ends.
Wortherkunft
From the Latin 'definitio', meaning 'a limiting' or 'a bounding', derived from 'definire' (to set bounds).
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In Western academic and legal traditions, providing precise definitions is considered the essential first step of any logical or persuasive argument.
Schnelles Quiz
The ______ of success is highly subjective and varies from one individual to another.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: definition
Ähnliche Regeln
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