WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION WHAT MAKES A TREND

This defines a trend in such in clear terms that it applies to any time frame, any symbol, any market, any time of day.
Here are some definitions I have heard what is a trend
A trend demonstrates higher highs, or lower lows. Really? how many bars of "higher highs" or "lower lows" are required to define a trend?
The trend is your friend until it ends," because most people don't even know when it started! Let alone when it's about to end, or reverse and run up a margin call.

What do you use to determine "The Trend?"

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FAILED BREAKOUT - RETURN TO THE BULLISH TREND