definition

(noun): A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).
(noun): (usually with the definite article the) A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition.
(noun): A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation
(noun): The action or process of defining.
(noun): The act of defining; determination of the limits.
(noun): A product of defining.
(noun): The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.
(noun): Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.
(noun): Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.
(noun): Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.
(noun): The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.
(noun): A statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function).
(noun): A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation.