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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
Derived Forms
- ˈھԲ, adverb
- ˈھԲ, adjective
- ˈھԱ, noun
- ˌھԲˈٲ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·ھa· adjective
- ·ھa·i·ٲ noun
- ·ھa· adverb
- ·ھԱmԳ noun
- ·ھİ noun
- d·ھԱ verb (used with object) misdefined misdefining
- non·ھa·i·ٲ noun
- non·ھa· adjective
- non·ھa· adverb
- ԴDzd·ھԱ adjective
- non·ھİ noun
- d·ھԱ verb (used with object) predefined predefining
- d·ھԱ verb (used with object) redefined redefining
- -·ھԱ adjective
- i··ھԱ adjective
- un·ھa· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of define1
Example Sentences
The outcomes will define not only trophies, but trajectories.
Gurr’s defining Disney creations — the sci-fi-inspired monorails of Disneyland and Walt Disney World, the first implementation of a tubular steel coaster in the Matterhorn — are just a small fraction of his résumé.
After using the term in news conferences, meetings and conversations around the Lakers’ facility all season, Redick and the coaches finally decided to define to the team in a meeting.
A list of loosely defined actions including causing "serious distress, serious annoyance, serious inconvenience or serious loss of amenity" were now potentially serious crimes.
It was a better part of my 30s — in a few months, I’ll be 39; it defines an era for me.
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