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   mean·ing

   /ˈmēniNG/

   noun

   • 1. what is meant by a word, text, concept, or action: "the meaning of the word “supermarket”" Similar definitionsenseexplanationdenotationconnotationinterpretationelucidationexplication
   • ▪ implied or explicit significance: "he gave me a look full of meaning" Similar significancesensesignificationimportthrustdriftgistimplicationtenormessageessencesubstancepurportintentionexpressivenesssignificanceeloquenceimplicationsintimationsinsinuations
   • ▪ important or worthwhile quality; purpose: "this can lead to new meaning in the life of older people" Similar valuevalidityworthconsequenceaccountuseusefulnesssignificancepoint

   adjective

   • 1. intended to communicate something that is not directly expressed: "she gave Gabriel a meaning look"

   Word Origin late Middle English: verbal noun from mean1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. meaningly adverb

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › defineDefine Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DEFINE is to determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning of. How to use define in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEFINE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to say what the meaning of something, especially a word, is: Economists normally define a recession as two successive quarters of negative growth. to explain and state the meaning and exact limits of something: a defined goal / objective.

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   The meaning of DEFINITION is a statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol. How to use definition in a sentence.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › defineDEFINE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Define definition: to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.). See examples of DEFINE used in a sentence.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › meaningMeaning Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : the thing one intends to convey especially by language : purport. Do not mistake my meaning. b. : the thing that is conveyed especially by language : import. Many words have more than one meaning. 2. : something meant or intended : aim. a mischievous meaning was apparent. 3. : significant quality.

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   DEFINE meaning: 1. to say what the meaning of something, especially a word, is: 2. to explain and describe the…. Learn more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEFINITION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DEFINITION definition: 1. a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase: 2. a description of the features and…. Learn more.

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   Meaning is the general word denoting that which is intended to be or actually is expressed or indicated: the meaning of a word or glance. Sense may be used to denote a particular meaning (among others) of a word or phrase: The word is frequently used in this sense.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEFINE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    5 meanings: 1. to state precisely the meaning of (words, terms, etc) 2. to describe the nature, properties, or essential.... Click for more definitions.

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    To define a word such as astronomy is to define both the word and the realm of science that it's concerned with. Definitions of define. verb. show the form or outline of. “The tree was clearly defined by the light”. “The camera could define the smallest object”. synonyms: delineate. see more. verb.