def

Definitions

1. Abbreviation of definition.
   abbreviation, alt-of
2. Abbreviation of diesel exhaust fluid.
   abbreviation, alt-of, countable, uncountable
3. Abbreviation of deficit.
   abbreviation, alt-of
4. Initialism of defence point.
   abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
5. Initialism of daily electronic feed.
   abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
6. Initialism of delayed electronic feed.
   abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“In that case Wills, J., adopted a dictionary def of “Cowkeeper” as, “one whose business it is to keep⟳ cows,” and added, “the business of a Cowkeeper is a special business of its own⟳.””

“The Black Books also reflect⟳ [Philip Babcock] Gove’s notoriously brusque manner, no doubt⟳ gained from an early career in the Navy. Memos begin⟳, “Editorializing has no place⟳ in definitions,” or “Godlove’s psychophysical defs of color names and their references had better be regarded as sacrosanct.” Sir, yes, sir!”

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