What is a definition?
A definition is a statement that explains, clarifies, or specifies the meaning of a term. There are 2 popular formats.In one format, the term defined is shown separately from the explanatory part:
Explanatory vs. stipulative definitions
By their intended effect, you can distinguish between explanatory and stipulative definitions. Stipulative definitions may be formal or not formal.
Definition strategies
You can have different strategies for arriving at a definition that is fit for your purpose.