Collocations for definition - noun
ADJ.
careful, clear, concise, exact, precise, unambiguous
The term ‘partner’ requires careful definition. | The author provides a clear definition of cultural awareness.
The term ‘partner’ requires careful definition. | The author provides a clear definition of cultural awareness.
comprehensive, exhaustive | adequate, satisfactory | broad, loose, wide | narrow, rigid, strict
According to a strict definition, the expenses of a self-employed person can be deducted from tax.
According to a strict definition, the expenses of a self-employed person can be deducted from tax.
official, statutory
The firm falls within the statutory definition of a ‘small company’.
The firm falls within the statutory definition of a ‘small company’.
conventional, standard | alternative | working
We need a good working definition of ‘pollution’.
We need a good working definition of ‘pollution’.
dictionary
VERB + DEFINITION
give (sb), provide (sb with), offer (sb) | need, require | fit
This unusual building barely fits the definition of a house.
This unusual building barely fits the definition of a house.
DEFINITION + VERB
encompass sth, include sth
PREP.
according to a/the ~
According to a strict definition of ‘assault’, she was not assaulted.
According to a strict definition of ‘assault’, she was not assaulted.
by ~
A clinic for women would, by definition, deal with pregnancy and childbirth.
A clinic for women would, by definition, deal with pregnancy and childbirth.
under a/the ~
Under the broader definition of ‘poverty’, thousands more people would be included.
Under the broader definition of ‘poverty’, thousands more people would be included.