definition
/ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/noun
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परिभाषा, अर्थ की व्याख्या
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[C] ~ (of sth)
an explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase, especially in a dictionary
परिभाषा, अर्थ की व्याख्या
- Give a clear definition of the word 'democracy'.
- The dictionary definition does not cover the Indian use of the word.
- The teacher asked us to learn the definition of a noun.
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- There is no single definition of success.
- Write a short definition of each term in your own words.
Synonyms meaning explanation description
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[U]
the quality of being clear and sharp in outline, as in a photograph or on a screen
स्पष्टता, तीक्ष्णता (चित्र की)
- The old photo has poor definition.
- high-definition television
- The photo lacks definition because the camera was shaking.
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- The picture on the new television has excellent definition.
- The mountains stood out with sharp definition against the sky.
Synonyms sharpness clarity resolution
Opposite blurriness fuzziness
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
definition of sth
Use of after definition to name the word, idea or term that is defined.
जिस शब्द या विचार की परिभाषा दी जाए, उसके लिए 'definition' के बाद 'of' आता है।
- Write the definition of democracy.
- The dictionary gives the definition of the word.
by definition
By definition means that something is true because of the meaning of the word itself.
'By definition' का अर्थ है कि कोई बात शब्द के अर्थ के कारण स्वयं सत्य है।
- A bachelor is, by definition, unmarried.
in definition / high definition (images)
Definition can also mean clarity of an image or sound; high-definition means very clear.
'Definition' का अर्थ चित्र या ध्वनि की स्पष्टता भी है; 'high-definition' का अर्थ बहुत स्पष्ट है।
- The new TV has excellent definition.
define vs definition vs definite
Define is the verb, definition the noun, and definite the adjective for something clear and fixed.
'Define' verb है, 'definition' संज्ञा है और 'definite' स्पष्ट तथा निश्चित वस्तु का adjective है।
- Define the term.
- Give a clear definition.
- We need a definite plan.
+Collocations 5
adjective + definition
clearpreciselegalbroaddictionary
- The law gives a broad definition of income.
verb + definition
giveprovidefitmemoriseagree on
- Students must memorise the definition of a noun.
definition + of
a nouna verbdemocracysuccesspoverty
- What is your definition of success?
phrases
by definitionbeyond definitiona matter of definitionhigh definition
- Whether he was rich is a matter of definition.
definition + noun
claritysharpnessoutlineedge
- The photograph has good definition.
“More examples 6
- The textbook gives a simple definition of inflation.
पाठ्यपुस्तक महँगाई की सरल परिभाषा देती है।
- By definition, a triangle has three sides.
परिभाषा के अनुसार, त्रिभुज की तीन भुजाएँ होती हैं।
- Radhika learned the definition of each new word before sleeping.
राधिका ने सोने से पहले हर नए शब्द की परिभाषा सीखी।
- The photo lacks definition because it was taken in the dark.
अँधेरे में खींचे जाने के कारण फ़ोटो में स्पष्टता नहीं है।
- Experts do not agree on one definition of intelligence.
विशेषज्ञ बुद्धिमत्ता की एक परिभाषा पर सहमत नहीं हैं।
- Lawyers argue about the exact definition of the word 'reasonable'.
वकील 'reasonable' शब्द की सटीक परिभाषा पर बहस करते हैं।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ Give the definition for the word 'honest'.
✓ Give the definition of the word 'honest'.
Definition takes of.
'Definition' के साथ 'of' आता है।
✗ She gave a clear definite of the term.
✓ She gave a clear definition of the term.
The noun for an explanation of meaning is definition, not definite.
अर्थ की व्याख्या की संज्ञा 'definition' है, 'definite' नहीं।
✗ Define the democracy in your own words.
✓ Define democracy in your own words.
A general idea like democracy takes no article.
लोकतंत्र जैसे सामान्य विचार के साथ article नहीं लगता।
¶Idioms 1
by definition
because of the nature of the thing itself; necessarily
स्वभाव से ही, परिभाषा के अनुसार
- A bachelor is, by definition, unmarried.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
def·i·ni·tion
With i, i and -tion (not 'defination' or 'definision'); the verb define, the adjectives definite and definitive.
i, i और अंत में -tion ('defination' या 'definision' गलत है); verb define, adjectives definite और definitive।
?Which word?
definite or definitive?
Definite means clear and certain: 'a definite answer', 'a definite date'. Definitive means final and authoritative, the best there can be: 'the definitive biography', 'a definitive ruling'. A definite answer settles your doubt; a definitive answer settles everybody's.
Definite का अर्थ 'स्पष्ट और निश्चित' है: 'a definite answer', 'a definite date'। Definitive का अर्थ 'अंतिम और प्रामाणिक, सर्वश्रेष्ठ संभव' है: 'the definitive biography', 'a definitive ruling'। Definite उत्तर आपका संदेह मिटाता है; definitive उत्तर सबका।
The definite/definitive pair is a sentence-improvement item.
Sentence improvement में definite और definitive का अंतर पूछा जाता है।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
By definition.
Idiom: by definition का मतलब है अपनी परिभाषा या स्वभाव के कारण ही, जैसे 'A bachelor is, by definition, unmarried'।
High definition (HD).
Collocation 'high definition' (HD) का अर्थ है बहुत साफ़ और बारीक तस्वीर वाली गुणवत्ता, जैसे HD video। यहाँ definition का अर्थ शब्द की परिभाषा नहीं, बल्कि छवि की स्पष्टता है।