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noun • a unit of language that native speakers can identify • the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus) • a brief statement • the sacred writings of the Christian religions • information about recent and important events • a verbal command for action • an exchange of views on some topic • a promise • a string of bits stored in computer memory • a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group verb • put into words or an expression | ||||||||
| 45% | 7 | Gives a definition for | ||||||
verb • determine the essential quality of • give a definition for the meaning of a word • determine the nature of • show the form or outline of • decide upon or fix definitely | ||||||||
| 37% | 10 | A distinctive characteristic or attribute that defines something | ||||||
noun • a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol • clarity of outline | ||||||||
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