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dɪˈfaɪ nɪŋdefin·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
shaping, definingnoun
any process serving to define the shape of something
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defining
A definition is a statement of the meaning of a term (a word, phrase, or other set of symbols). Definitions can be classified into two large categories: intensional definitions (which try to give the sense of a term), and extensional definitions (which try to list the objects that a term describes). Another important category of definitions is the class of ostensive definitions, which convey the meaning of a term by pointing out examples. A term may have many different senses and multiple meanings, and thus require multiple definitions.In mathematics, a definition is used to give a precise meaning to a new term, by describing a condition which unambiguously qualifies what a mathematical term is and is not. Definitions and axioms form the basis on which all of modern mathematics is to be constructed.
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Defining refers to the action of explaining or stating the exact meaning of a word, a concept or an idea. It involves setting and describing the nature, scope or clarifying the boundaries or parameters of something. It can also pertain to establishing the form or structure of an object or item.
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Editors Contribution
definingverb
Verb form of the word define.
The defining moment for them both was the day they agreed to get married.
Submitted by MaryC on February 20, 2020
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of defining in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of defining in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of defining in a Sentence
There are two defining epidemics of our time : the AIDS epidemic and The Ebola.
Chief of staff might not appear as high profile as some of the top ministerial posts but is probably the key appointment in terms of defining an administration and how effectively it operates, abba Kyari is not a politician, but that is probably part of his attraction.
The defining feature of Houston is the small rivers that run through the city, many of them went over their banks and began to flood neighborhoods.
If they're defining closure as, 'This is an end to the trial itself,' then yes, maybe they can find closure, but if they're thinking that closure means, 'Oh, my grief is done,' then absolutely not.
You have the power, the capacity, and the responsibility to strengthen the cybersecurity and resilience of the critical services and technologies on which Americans rely, we need everyone to do their part to meet one of the defining threats of our time — your vigilance and urgency today can prevent or mitigate attacks tomorrow.
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