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define
[dih-fahyn]
verb (used with object)
to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.).
They disagreed on how to define “liberal.”
to explain or identify the nature or essential qualities of; describe.
to define judicial functions.
to fix or lay down clearly and definitely; specify distinctly.
to define one's responsibilities.
Synonyms: , , , ,to determine or fix the boundaries or extent of.
to define property with stakes.
to make clear the outline or form of.
The roof was boldly defined against the sky.
verb (used without object)
to set forth the meaning of a word, phrase, etc.; construct a definition.
define
/ ɪˈڲɪ /
verb
to state precisely the meaning of (words, terms, etc)
to describe the nature, properties, or essential qualities of
to determine the boundary or extent of
(often passive) to delineate the form or outline of
the shape of the tree was clearly defined by the light behind it
to fix with precision; specify
Other 51Թ Forms
- definable adjective
- definability noun
- definably adverb
- definement noun
- definer noun
- misdefine verb (used with object)
- nondefinability noun
- nondefinable adjective
- nondefinably adverb
- nondefined adjective
- nondefiner noun
- predefine verb (used with object)
- redefine verb (used with object)
- self-defined adjective
- semidefined adjective
- undefinable adjective
- ˈھԲ adverb
- ˈھԲ adjective
- ˈھԱ noun
- ˌھԲˈٲ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of define1
Example Sentences
And whose camp will define the next chapter of this booming industry?
What struck Scrofano about the character is that she is not defined by her job or any one specific role.
The group defines Gen Z as people between the ages of 12 and 27.
The finest rock-and-roll biographies are defined by their capacity for losing the reader inside the music.
"Success or failure is overwhelmingly being defined by whether the US can be dragged in," assesses Daniel Levy, President of the U.S.
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