dictionary definition

/ˌdɪkʃəˈnɛri ˈdɛfəˌnɪʃən/
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Definitions of dictionary definition
  1. noun
    a definition that reports the standard uses of a word or phrase or symbol
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    a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
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