Define

verb · Command words

Definition

State the precise meaning of a term.

Explanation

A good definition gives the category and the distinguishing feature, in accurate language.

Example

Define the term opportunity cost.

In an exam

Command-word meanings can vary between subjects, exam boards and mark schemes, so check your own board's guidance. See Exam Command Words: What Each Instruction Asks For.

Common confusion

A definition is not an example. Examples support a definition but do not replace it.