English-Estonian translations for definition

• definitsioon
  See on väga avar definitsioon. This is a very wide definition.
  Territoriaalsel ühtekuuluvusel puudub seni isegi selge definitsioon. Territorial cohesion so far even lacks a clear definition.
  Selline definitsioon aitab keskenduda mingile eesmärgile. Definition of the concept would help focus attention on the objectives.
• määratlus
  See määratlus on selge ja täpne. This definition is clear; it is precise.
  Muidugi tuleb meil välja mõelda hea määratlus. Of course we need to come up with a good definition.
  Tegelikult on see orjuse määratlus. In fact, it is a definition of slavery.

Definition of definition

• A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions
• A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation
• The act of defining; determination of the limits
• The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear
• Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail
• Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction
• The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body
• A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation

Examples

• Her comic genius is beyond definition.
• The definition of a telescope.
• Improve the definition of an image.
• A jacket with distinct waist definition.

Related words

• definitional
• redefinition
• definition by pointing
• definition of a problem
• high-definition television
• high definition
• domain of definition
• ostensive definition
• circular definition