The meaning of DEFINITION is a statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol. How to use definition in a sentence.

DEFINITION definition: the act of defining, or of making something definite, distinct, or clear. See examples of definition used in a sentence.

(Definition of definition from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

A definition is a statement giving the meaning of a word or expression, especially in a dictionary.

Definition of definition noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

DEFINITION meaning: 1 : an explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, etc. a statement that defines a word, phrase, etc.; 2 : a statement that describes what something is

The act or process of stating a precise meaning or significance; formulation of a meaning: The definition of terms is essential to any successful scholarly study.