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DEFINITION definition: the act of defining, or of making something definite, distinct, or clear. See examples of definition used in a sentence.

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SEARCH definition: to go or look through (a place, area, etc.) carefully in order to find something missing or lost. See examples of search used in a sentence.

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MEANING definition: what is intended to be, or actually is, expressed or indicated; signification; import. See examples of meaning used in a sentence.