| Definitions of 'define' |
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1. (verb) specify, define, delineate, delimit, delimitate
determine the essential quality of
2. (verb) define
give a definition for the meaning of a word
"Define `sadness'"
3. (verb) define
determine the nature of
"What defines a good wine?"
4. (verb) define, delineate
show the form or outline of
"The tree was clearly defined by the light"; "The camera could define the smallest object"
5. (verb) specify, set, determine, define, fix, limit
decide upon or fix definitely
"fix the variables"; "specify the parameters"
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| Definitions of 'define' |
Webster 1913 Dictionary |
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1. (verb) define
to fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end
2. (verb) define
to determine or clearly exhibit the boundaries of; to mark the limits of; as, to define the extent of a kingdom or country
3. (verb) define
to determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly; as, the defining power of an optical instrument
4. (verb) define
to determine the precise signification of; to fix the meaning of; to describe accurately; to explain; to expound or interpret; as, to define a word, a phrase, or a scientific term
5. (verb) define
to determine; to decide
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