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definitions

Pronunciation: [/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)nz/]

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Learn how to use definitions in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “language”

(noun) meanings or explanations given to words to help understand their use or purpose. Like when you're learning a new word and look up what it means in a dictionary.

Example

The dictionary provides definitions for unfamiliar words.

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The student struggled to understand the definitions provided.

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Can you explain the definition of 'definitions'?

Context: “formal”

(noun) the formal statement of the meaning of a word. Like when someone is writing a scholarly paper and needs to define a specific term clearly.

Example

The professor asked for the definitions of the key terms in the essay.

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The definitions in the textbook were unclear and confusing.

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Have you written down the definitions for each term in the glossary?

How to pronounce definitions

Pronunciation: [/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)nz/]

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