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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.
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
/ dɪˈfaɪn /
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 Word Forms
- definably adverb
- definable adjective
- definer noun
- definability noun
- definement 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
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of define1
Example Sentences
Missing out on even a few days of a rally, even if you also suffer the 10% pullback that is usually defined as a “correction,” can have a big impact on your portfolio.
The IRS has never defined how much political activity is too much.
At the finish line is the prize of “artificial general intelligence”—a nebulous term that Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has defined as “highly autonomous systems that outperform humans at most economically valuable work.”
He has defined victory for Israel as more than simply the return of the hostages.
The reality is that many Americans, including the vast majority of young adults, cannot even define what a deductible is, according to a survey by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
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