Define

Quick meaning: Define is a verb meaning To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.

Meaning

To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.

More Meanings

1. To express the essential nature of something.
2. To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.
3. To demark sharply the outlines or limits of an area or concept.
4. (mathematics) To establish the referent of a term or notation.
5. (programming) A kind of macro in source code that replaces one text string with another wherever it occurs.
6. To describe, explain, or make definite and clear; used to request the listener or other person to elaborate or explain more clearly his or her intended meaning of a word or expression.
7. (obsolete) To settle, decide (an argument etc.)

Example Sentences

I define myself as a techno-anarchist.

Rings[…]very distinct and well defined.

the defining power of an optical instrument

Your past mistakes do not define who you are.

Word Forms

• defines
• defining
• defined

Synonyms for define

Depending on context, synonyms include delineate, specify, delimitate, delimit.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include specify, delimitate, delimit, delineate, specifying, definitional.

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