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definition in German is Definition, Begriffsbestimmung, Definierung — definition means a statement explaining what a word or term means.

definition in German

Definition
noun
(semantics, lexicography) A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.
Begriffsbestimmung
noun
(semantics, lexicography) A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.
Definition
noun
A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation
Definierung
noun
A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation
Begriffserklärung
noun
The act of defining; determination of the limits.
Definierung
noun
The act of defining; determination of the limits.
Definition
noun
Definition
noun
The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.
Begriffserklärung
noun
The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.
Definierung
noun
The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.
Konturentreue
noun
Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.
Scharfzeichnung
noun
Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.
Trennschärfe
noun
Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.
Präzision
noun
Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.
Schärfe
noun
Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.
Konturentreue
noun
Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.
Präzision
noun
Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.
Scharfzeichnung
noun
Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.
Trennschärfe
noun
Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.

What does "definition" mean?

  1. noun A statement explaining what a word or term means.
    "The dictionary gives three definitions for the word "run.""
  2. noun Sharpness or clarity of an image, sound, or outline.
    "The new TV offers stunning picture definition."
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definition in a sentence

  • The dictionary gives three definitions for the word "run."
  • The new TV offers stunning picture definition.
  • The photo lost definition when it was enlarged.

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What is "definition" in German?

"definition" in German is Definition, Begriffsbestimmung, Definierung. definition means: A statement explaining what a word or term means.

How do you use "definition" in a sentence?

Example: "The dictionary gives three definitions for the word "run."" In German, "definition" is Definition, Begriffsbestimmung, Definierung.

Are there other ways to say "definition" in German?

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "definition": Definition, Begriffsbestimmung, Definierung, Begriffserklärung, Konturentreue, Scharfzeichnung.

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