definition
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2.8
- noun
- /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/
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definición
- The moon shone through a break in the clouds, giving definition to the far edges of the lough.
- high-definition
- high-definition TV
- high-definition television
And then it just does the softest little definition on the lash line.
- And then it just does the softest little definition on the lash line.
- And it creates that definition between your your jawline and your neck.
Examples
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It gives your eyes some definition, some smokiness.
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See, what your play lacks at the moment is definition.
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I add depth and shading to give the image more definition.
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Colby was big, Dale's age, but already thinning up top, losing definition around the middle.
Fiction book (2002) -
Tia had the sound off, and the definition wasn't good enough for Alex to lip-read.
Fiction book (1992) -
The artist used strong lines and contrasting colors to create more definition in the painting.
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To enhance the overall image quality, the photographer adjusted the settings for clearer definition.
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By adding details and shadows, the sculptor ensured that the sculpture had sharp definition.
Synonyms
104
2.5
A situation when an image or idea is clear and sharp
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3.9
How clear and detailed an image or screen looks
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3.2
How clear and detailed an image or sound appears
1
3.7
Clear, sharp look of an image that shows fine detail
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5.5
How clear and easy to recognize a shape or sound is
A state of being clear and exact so there is no doubt
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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3.2
A television that shows much clearer and more detailed pictures than regular TV
- Specialized
A method that uses earlier numbers in a list to find later numbers
- Specialized
A plan that shows how data is organized and the rules it must follow
- Formal
A meaning someone gives to a word for a specific use, not the usual one
How Clear
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Definition comes from the Latin definire, which means 'to set the limits'. That's why in images and shapes, 'high definition' means the edges and small parts are clearly 'defined', giving a sharp, clear picture.