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noun • Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack. • A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds government revenue. • A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions). • (usually with the definite article the) A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition. • 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. • Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail. • Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction. • Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits. • The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body. • A statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function). • A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation. adverb • Without question and beyond doubt. • In a definite manner; decisively. adjective • Excellent; very good | ||||||||
| 35% | 14 | Led the team of editors to compile the OED | ||||||
noun • Scottish philologist and the lexicographer who shaped the Oxford English Dictionary (1837-1915) | ||||||||
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verb • argue or speak in defense of • be on the defensive; act against an attack • protect against a challenge or attack • fight against or resist strongly • protect or fight for as a champion • be the defense counsel for someone in a trial • state or assert | ||||||||
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