Definition

  1. The meaning of a word. A listing of definitions for computer related terms can be found on the Computer Hope dictionary. See the computer definition for a full example of a definition.
  2. When referring to a computer antivirus scanner a definition is an update to the antivirus scanner that enables it to know how new viruses or other computer malware operates and how to clean them if detected.

Also see: Acronym, Security definitions, Virus