# metaobject_definition
## Description
A `metaobject_definition` establishes the structure for a metaobject type, comprising merchant-defined [field definitions](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/metafields/metafield-definitions). Corresponding [`metaobject`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/liquid/objects#metaobject) instances hold the actual values for these specified fields.
## Properties
| Property | Type | Description |
|----------|------|-------------|
| `values` | array of [metaobject](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/liquid/objects/metaobject) | "The metaobjects that follow the definition." |
| `values_count` | number | "The total number of entries for the metaobject definition." |
## Usage Example
Iterate through up to 50 metaobject entries using the `values` property:
```liquid
{% for testimonial in metaobjects.testimonials.values %}
{{ testimonial.author.value }}
{% endfor %}
```
**Note:** When the `publishable` capability is active, only metaobjects with `active` status appear in loops; those marked `draft` are excluded.