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Word definitions are explanations of what words mean—the core business of dictionaries.
A definition captures how a word is used: its primary sense, extended meanings, and the contexts where it appears.
Good definitions balance precision with accessibility, telling you enough to understand and use the word without burying you in linguistic technicalities.
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