Noun

(uncountable) the cutting ability of an edge; keenness

(uncountable) the fineness of the point a pointed object

(countable) The product or result of being sharp.

(of food etc) pungency or acidity

(of an image) distinctness, focus

(of intelligence) acuteness or acuity

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(obsolete) edge or blade

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Noun

(en noun)

(semantics) A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).

A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation

The action or process of defining.

The act of defining; determination of the limits.

A product of defining.

The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.

Her comic genius is beyond definition .

Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.

The definition of a telescope.

Improve the definition of an image.

Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.

Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.

A jacket with distinct waist definition .

(bodybuilding) The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.

(programming) A statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function).

(mathematics) A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation.