Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dictionary-defines
Noun
/ˈdɪkʃənəri dɪˈfaɪnz/
Definition
A dictionary defines a word by providing its meaning, pronunciation, and usage in a particular context.
Examples
- The dictionary defines ‘love’ as a profound feeling of affection.
- In her paper, she outlined how the dictionary defines ‘sustainability’ in environmental contexts.
- The online dictionary defines ‘innovation’ as the process of making an idea or product more effective.
Meaning
The action of explaining or describing a term or word in detail, typically found in a dictionary format.
Synonyms
- describes
- explains
- clarifies
- interprets
