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definitions

American  
[def-uh-nish-uhnz] / ˌdɛf əˈnɪʃ ənz /

noun

  1. the plural of definition.


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While there are different definitions of Herndon’s “fastest time,” including ones clocked before grease was added, none were by the Class of 1991.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

According to the company's own definitions, that status required either an immediate shutdown or "immediate corrective action".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“All of our definitions about masculine and feminine are evolving … It doesn’t necessarily have to be only for a man. I really like that idea, particularly as the definitions of masculinity are in transition.”

From Salon • May 27, 2026

The included studies varied in the types of legumes consumed, preparation methods, overall diet patterns, and definitions of high blood pressure.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

If one accepts the premises and definitions, one must accept what follows from them, but one can frequently reject premises or refine definitions or choose a different mathematical approach.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

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