DEFINITION

Basic information about DEFINITION file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DEFINITION（*.DEFINITION or *.definition）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the DEFINITION file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the DEFINITION file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DEFINITION file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DEFINITION file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DEFINITION file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the DEFINITION file?
How to open a DEFINITION file?
What programs do I need to open a DEFINITION file?
What programs help to create and edit a DEFINITION file?
How to convert DEFINITION files to another file format?
How to convert another files to DEFINITION file format?

1.Detail information about DEFINITION file extension: Apple Mac OS X Automator Data Type Definition

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DEFINITION files
File type	Apple Mac OS X Automator Data Type Definition	Category	Settings Files
Developer	Apple, Inc.	File format	N/A
Description	DEFINITION file is a Apple Mac OS X Automator Data Type Definition developed by Apple, Inc.. Full format name of files that use DEFINITION extension is Apple Mac OS X Automator Data Type Definition. Apple, Inc. defined the Apple Mac OS X Automator Data Type Definition format standard. Files with DEFINITION extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS platform. The software recommended for managing DEFINITION files is Mac OS X. Mac OS X software was developed by Apple, Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about DEFINITION files or the Mac OS X software program.
macOS	Mac OS X

Can't open a DEFINITION file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.DEFINITION”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the DEFINITION extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support DEFINITION file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of DEFINITION files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a DEFINITION file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DEFINITION file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a DEFINITION file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the DEFINITION file is damaged.
Whether the DEFINITION file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the DEFINITION file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the DEFINITION file format is incompletely.
Whether the DEFINITION file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a DEFINITION file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a DEFINITION file.

If the DEFINITION file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.