Definitions for define
dɪˈfaɪnde·fine

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 6 votes

1. specify, define, delineate, delimit, delimitateverb

   determine the essential quality of

2. defineverb

   give a definition for the meaning of a word

   "Define `sadness'"

3. defineverb

   determine the nature of

   "What defines a good wine?"

4. define, delineateverb

   show the form or outline of

   "The tree was clearly defined by the light"; "The camera could define the smallest object"

5. specify, set, determine, define, fix, limitverb

   decide upon or fix definitely

   "fix the variables"; "specify the parameters"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.7 / 3 votes

1. defineverb

   To determine.

2. defineverb

   To express the essential nature of something.

3. defineverb

   To state the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol.

4. defineverb

   To describe, explain, or make definite and clear.

5. defineverb

   To demark sharply the outlines or limits of an area or concept.

6. Etymology: From definen, from definer, variant of definir, from definio, from de + finio

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To DEFINEverb

   Etymology: definio, Lat. definir, French.

   1. To give the definition; to explain a thing by its qualities and circumstances.

   Whose loss can’st thou mean,
   That do’st so well their miseries define? Philip Sidney, b. ii.

   Though defining be thought the proper way to make known the proper signification, yet there are some words that will not be defined. John Locke.

   2. To circumscribe; to mark the limit; to bound.

   When the rings, or some parts of them, appeared only black and white, they were very distinct and well defined, and the blackness seemed as intense as that of the central spot. Newt.

2. To Defineverb

   To determine; to decide; to decree.

   The unjust judge is the capital remover of landmarks, when he defineth amiss of lands and properties. Francis Bacon, Ess. 57.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. define

   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.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. define

   To define means to describe or explain clearly and precisely the meaning, nature, boundaries, or essence of something. This could be a concept, word, object, subject, issue, etc. It entails setting out its characteristics specifically, enabling it to be recognized, distinguished, or understood.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Defineverb

   to fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end

2. Defineverb

   to determine or clearly exhibit the boundaries of; to mark the limits of; as, to define the extent of a kingdom or country

3. Defineverb

   to determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly; as, the defining power of an optical instrument

4. Defineverb

   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. Defineverb

   to determine; to decide

6. Etymology: [OE. definer, usually, to end, to finish, F. dfinir to define, L. definire to limit, define; de- + finire to limit, end, finis boundary, limit, end. See Final, Finish.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Define

   de-fīn′, v.t. to fix the bounds or limits of: to determine with precision: to describe accurately: to fix the meaning of.—adj. Defin′able, that may be defined.—n. Define′ment (Shak.), description.—adj. Def′inite, defined: having distinct limits: fixed: exact: clear.—adv. Def′initely.—ns. Def′initeness; Defini′tion, a defining: a description of a thing by its properties: an explanation of the exact meaning of a word, term, or phrase.—adj. Defin′itive, defining or limiting: positive: final.—n. (gram.) an adjective used to limit the signification of a noun.—adv. Defin′itively.—ns. Defin′itiveness; Defin′itude, definitiveness. [Fr.,—L. definīre, -ītum, to set bounds to—de, finis, a limit.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. define

   To create a definition for the meaning of a word.

   She did always define things simply and clearly.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 1, 2020  

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   define

   To create an accurate and exact definition, meaning, term or reason.

   They did define the constitution easily and efficiently.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 20, 2020  

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   define

   To create perfect, easy, accurate, specific, simple and just budgets, goals, law, legislation, objectives, plans, processes, procedures, rules, strategy, structures, systems, vision and treaties.

   The business management team had a team meeting for a complete working day to work together to create the business vision, goals, objectives, plans, processes, procedures, action.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 26, 2020  

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   define

   To create specific, accurate, simple and just eligibility criteria, employees, expenditure, funding, guidelines, income, IT systems, liquidity, management, policies, resources and technology.

   The business management team had a team meeting for a complete working day to work together to create the business vision, goals, objectives, plans, processes, procedures, action.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 26, 2020  

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. DEFINE

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Define is ranked #133863 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Define surname appeared 126 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Define.
   
   99.9% or 126 total occurrences were White.

Matched Categories

1. • Be
   • Characterize
   • Choose
   • Determine
   • Show

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'define' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3960

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'define' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3382

3. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'define' in Verbs Frequency: #239

Anagrams for define »

1. infeed

How to pronounce define?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say define in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of define in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of define in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of define in a Sentence

1. Rebecca Rhine:

   We all stand together at this moment in grief and disbelief and what we do with that will define us and define this moment.

2. Rob Joyce:

   What I see playing out here is a discussion amongst all of us about the realities of where do you define sensitive networks, where does that start and end.

3. Anne Frank:

   Look at how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness.

4. John Kerry:

   The president believes that mil-to-mil conversation is an important next step and hopefully will take place very shortly and help to define some of the different options available to us as we consider next steps in Syria, our focus remains on destroying ISIL (Islamic State militants) and also on a political settlement with respect to Syria, which we believe cannot be achieved with the long-term presence of (President Bashar al-) Assad.

5. Ingrid Weir:

   Your past doesn't define you. Only your present and your future. If your life is screwed up, stop making excuses. What are you going to do about it today?

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=define
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Define
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=define
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Define
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/define
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=define
8. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html