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A precise explanation of the meaning of a word, a concept, or a matter. It establishes the essential characteristics.
Im Wörterbuch findest du eine klare Definition dieses Fachbegriffs.
In the dictionary, you'll find a clear definition of this technical term.
definition
In technology, especially with screens or images, image sharpness or resolution. High definition means a clear and detailed image.
Der neue Fernseher hat eine beeindruckende Definition und zeigt brillante Farben.
The new television has impressive definition and shows brilliant colors.
The noun 'die Definition' (definition) is directly related to the verb 'definieren' (to define). 'Definieren' is the action of explaining something, and 'die Definition' is the result of that action.
Kannst du diesen Begriff bitte für mich definieren?
Can you please define this term for me?
Words that end in '-tion' are almost always feminine in German and take the article 'die'. This rule helps you recognize the gender of many nouns derived from Latin.
Die Information war sehr hilfreich.
The information was very helpful.
Common verbs used with 'Definition' in its main meaning are 'eine Definition geben' (to give a definition), 'eine Definition suchen' (to look for a definition), or 'eine Definition finden' (to find a definition). Adjectives are often 'klar' (clear), 'genau' (precise), or 'wissenschaftlich' (scientific).
Der Professor gab eine sehr genaue Definition des Begriffs.
The professor gave a very precise definition of the term.
You can recognize the meaning 'Bildschärfe' (image sharpness) from the technical context. When there is talk of 'Fernseher' (television), 'Bildschirm' (screen), 'Auflösung' (resolution), or 'HD' (High Definition), it almost always refers to image quality.
Dieser Monitor hat eine sehr hohe Definition.
This monitor has very high definition.
explanation / statement
An Erklärung makes a term or matter understandable, for example through examples or connections. A Definition, by contrast, specifies as precisely as possible what a term means and which essential characteristics belong to it. For a clear conceptual distinction, Definition is more suitable.
Die Lehrerin schreibt eine genaue Definition des Begriffs an die Tafel.
The teacher wrote a precise definition of the term on the board.
Die Lehrerin ergänzt ihre Erklärung des Begriffs mit einem Beispiel aus dem Alltag.
The teacher supplemented her explanation of the term with an example from everyday life.
