working definition
ˈwɜːkɪŋ ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən
Definition

Definition of working definition - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
definitionsTECH.temporary definition subject to changeTECH.
  • We have a working definition, but it might be revised later.
2.
terminologyTECH.definition used for a specific purposeTECH.
  • The team agreed on a working definition to guide their research.
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Expressions with working

working stiffn.
average employee, especially one with a routine, low-paying job
He's just another working stiff trying to make ends meet.
working around the clockadj.
continuously working without stopping
The team is working around the clock to meet the deadline.
it's hell working thereexp.
extremely unpleasant work environment causing stress or discomfort
It's hell working there with all the constant pressure.
working hard or hardly workingexp.
humorous way to ask if someone is working hard or not
He walked by my desk and said, 'working hard or hardly working?'
working on borrowed timeadj.
functioning beyond expected lifespan
The ancient computer is working on borrowed time and could fail any day.
working dayn.
hours in a day dedicated to work
Her working day starts at 9 AM.

Expressions with definition

stretch the definitionv.
expand the meaning of a word or phrase
He tried to stretch the definition of 'urgent' to include his request.
defy definitionv.
cannot be easily explained or described with words
Her beauty defies definition.
it defies definitionexp.
cannot be clearly described or explained
The feeling it defies definition and words cannot capture it.
dictionary definitionn.
meaning of a word or phrase as given in a dictionary
The dictionary definition of 'apple' is a round fruit.
by definitionadv.
unavoidably true given what a term means
By definition, a bachelor is not married.
explicit definitionn.
clear and precise explanation of a term
The textbook provided an explicit definition of gravity.
high definitionn.
high quality of image or sound resolution
The new TV supports high definition for better viewing experience..
contextual definitionn.
meaning of a word in a specific situation
The contextual definition of 'bat' changes in sports and nature.
legal definitionn.
specific meaning of a word or idea officially recognized in law
The legal definition of negligence differs from its everyday usage.
problem definitionn.
clear detailed description of an issue that needs to be solved
The report begins with a precise problem definition for the design team.

Terms related to working definition

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Examples of working definition in a sentence

  • Our working definition may change with new data.
  • We need a working definition before we proceed.
  • The committee developed a working definition for the term.

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  1. French:définition provisoire, définition opérationnelle, ...
  2. German:vorläufige Definition, Arbeitsdefinition, ...
  3. Italian:definizione provvisoria, definizione operativa, ...
  4. Spanish:definición provisional, definición de trabajo, ...
  5. Portuguese:definição provisória, definição de trabalho, ...
  6. Chinese:暂定定义, 工作定义, ...
  7. Japanese:作業定義, 実用的な定義, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعْرِيف أَوَّلِي, تَعْرِيف عَمَلِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַגְדָּרָה עֲבוֹדָתִית, הַגְדָּרָה תִּפְעוּלִית, ...
  10. Russian:рабочее определение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:робоче визначення, ...
  12. Hindi:अस्थायी परिभाषा, कार्यपरिभाषा, ...

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