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Definition

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: A statement of the exact meaning of a word or phrase.

Example Sentence: The dictionary provides the definition for every word.

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Sense 2:

Definition: An act or instance of defining, setting forth the meaning of something.

Example Sentence: The professor gave a clear definition of ethics during the lecture.

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of something.

Example Sentence: The instructor defined the key terms before starting the lesson.

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Sense 2:

Definition: To mark out the limits or boundaries of something.

Example Sentence: The fence was used to define the property boundaries.

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