Define definition
To determine or state the extent and nature of; describe exactly.
Define your duties.
verb
To prepare definitions, as of words.
verb
The definition of define is to describe the meaning or character of something.
An example of define is when you tell someone what a word means.
An example of define is when you set clear rules for living in your house.
verb
To give form or meaning to.
verb
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To determine or set down the boundaries of.
verb
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
The defining power of an optical instrument.
verb
To state the precise meaning of (a word or sense of a word, for example).
verb
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To constitute the distinction of; differentiate.
Reason defines man.
verb
To demark sharply the outlines or limits of an area or concept.
To define the legal boundaries of a property.
verb
To describe the nature or basic qualities of; explain.
Define the properties of a new drug; a study that defines people according to their median incomes.
verb
To make clear the outline or form of; delineate.
Gentle hills that were defined against the sky.
verb
To specify distinctly.
Define the weapons to be used in limited warfare.
verb
To make or write a definition.
verb
To state the meaning or meanings of (as a word)
verb
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To trace the precise outlines of; delineate.
verb
To give the distinguishing characteristics of.
verb
Origin of define
- Middle English definen, diffinen from Old French definir, diffiner from Latin dēfīnīre to limit, determine dē- intensive pref. de– fīnis boundary, limit
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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