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def

/dɛf/ · noun

Meaning

  1. Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack.
  2. A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds government revenue.
  3. A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).
  4. (usually with the definite article the) A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition.
  5. A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation
  6. The action or process of defining.
  7. The act of defining; determination of the limits.
  8. A product of defining.
  9. Without question and beyond doubt.
  10. In a definite manner; decisively.
  11. Excellent; very good

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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