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Ironically, the definition of the term “definition essay” is not very specific.  Definition essays are short pieces of writing on a particular topic.  However, not every essay on a topic can be properly labeled a definition essay.  Instead, a definition essay is an attempt to describe the topic thoroughly enough for the reader to understand it very well and might be compared to an encyclopedia entry for the topic.  Any of our example essays could provide a good start on a definition essay about the topic.  However, we have collected a sample of our best definition essays and included them below to help you explore the genre.  

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Nuclear technology development during World War II
Nuclear technology is technology that entails the reactions of atomic nuclei. It has been used in things like smoke detectors, nuclear reactors, gun sights and nuclear weapons. In 1896, Henri Becquerel was examining…
Research Paper Undergraduate
Legal issues and complications of same-sex marriage in America
Same-sex marriage in the United States is fraught with legal complications, which do not only restrict issuance of marriage license but also create problems with other basic civil rights connected with marriage such as…
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Chevron Corporation's global marketing strategy and market expansion
Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) is one of the world's leading producers of oil and gas products, and has created one of the most advanced exploration, production and distribution networks globally in existence today.
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Work-related stress and its effects on modern workers
Unmitigated and unresolved stress is one of the most significant social problems in the world today. Many people demonstrate significant aspects of stress-related illness and in many cases such stress is associated with…
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Taking a bath: an accounting practice and ethical analysis
The dirty accounting trick of taking a 'bath'
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The shift in tax accounting following Sarbanes-Oxley and regulatory reform
The role of the tax professional has changed substantially in the past decade. Previously, the focus was on tax planning and the marketing of tax products. The focus today is more on the corporation's tax provision and…
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Role and function of public health nutritionists in the UK
Public Health Nutrition consists of the promotion of good health through nutrition in order to reduce diet related illness within the population. The emphasis is on the health and well being of the entire population.
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Microwave acceleration of dental polymer bonding in prosthetics
Dental Technology - MICROWAVE ACCELERATION of DENTAL POLYMER BONDING
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Genre analysis of Exodus, Deuteronomy, and Amos in the Old Testament
Religion – Books of the Old and New Testaments The Bible contains many types of genres, themes, events and characters illustrating the seeds of Christianity in the Old Testament and the Old Testament's fulfillment by Jesus and the young Christian Church of the New Testament. Using the genres of epic and simple narratives, law, prophecy, wisdom, pastoral letters and apocalyptic expression, both Testaments show the struggle of ordinary people trying to understand God and build their relationships with Him. Beginning with the Old Testament, how their understanding of God grew from that of a tribal god to the universal, loving God. Exodus, Deuteronomy, Amos, Hosea and Proverbs show the Old Testament Jewish growth in understanding God, from a tribal god to the loving, universal God who wants steadfast love and adherence to His laws. The New Testament's Gospel According to Mark, Acts, Corinthians 1 and 2, and Revelation show the fruition of God's promises in Jesus, the early Church's establishment and spreads to the gentile world, and the exhortations to remain steadfast and courageous while awaiting Christ's second coming. Together, the Old and New Testaments recount the seeds and early blossoming of Christianity.
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Community involvement in addressing drug addiction as a social problem
Drug addiction is a multifaceted human issue that harbors significant social consequences. Addiction is marked by physical dependence, and refers to the uncontrolled impulse to use a drug in spite of physical, emotional, and social consequences that are associated with its use. Advances in communication, drug manufacturing, and shipping technologies have created an environment where drugs are easily available for consumption, and has caused illicit drugs to be prevalent in every society worldwide. Drug addiction is one of the most significant social problems of the 20th and 21st century and the threat of law enforcement has been insufficient to eradicate drug addiction. The solution to the drug addiction problem resides in such social entities as the family, church, and community outreach.