definition
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A viewer might want to temper his own expectations; a cult hit by definition means some people won’t like it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
Among the many problems today is that there seems to be widespread confusion, from the media to the Oval Office, about the definition of “interest rates.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026
On that view, the statute’s design reveals Congress’ objective every bit as clearly as any dictionary definition.
From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026
There isn’t a universally accepted definition on what makes a doublet.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
I had trouble reconciling the definition of the word with the fact that we'd been living in the Bay Area for ten years.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
Vocabulary lists containing definition
Dictionary Words: Lexicography Lingo
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Language and Grammar - Introductory
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Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 2
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