Definition - translation, pronunciation and examples
definition
a statement that explains the meaning of a word or idea
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Словарь даёт чёткое определение этого слова.
Мне нужно простое определение, прежде чем я смогу его использовать.
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Словарь даёт чёткое определение этого слова.
The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word.
Мне нужно простое определение, прежде чем я смогу его использовать.
I need a simple definition before I can use it.
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| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
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How to pronounce definition and what this word means
definition translation: определение. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce definition
/ˌdefɪˈnɪʃən/
definition translation
определение
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definition transcription
/ˌdefɪˈnɪʃən/, /ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən/
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definition meaning: what does it mean?
a statement that explains the meaning of a word or idea
definition pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
definition is pronounced as /ˌdefɪˈnɪʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
definition definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word. Translation: Словарь даёт чёткое определение этого слова.
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