Definitions for defining
dɪˈfaɪ nɪŋdefin·ing

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. shaping, defining(noun)

   any process serving to define the shape of something

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1. Defining

   of Define

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1. defining

   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  

How to pronounce defining?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of defining in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of defining in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of defining in a Sentence

1. John Feinblatt:

   Gun safety is going to be a defining issue for 2020, the gun safety movement has never been stronger and the gun rights movement has never been weaker.

2. Judge Prall:

   The Governor himself confirmed her authority when he directed his chief of staff to ensure that plaintiff had a role in defining and developing his policy around the clean economy initiative.

3. Jaime Harrison and Matt Moore:

   I think criminal justice reform and sentencing reform are the defining civil rights struggle of the 21st century. It's not a Republican or Democrat issue. It's a policy issue, it's an American issue. That's the kind of issues where Jaime and I are willing to tackle together.

4. Thomas Beebe:

   I find that it greatly enhances the natural beauty of the land, appropriately makes use of local materials and serves as a tasteful reminder of an ancient method of defining boundaries.

5. Peter Piot:

   There are two defining epidemics of our time : the AIDS epidemic and The Ebola.

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