define
verb (used with object)
to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.).
have defined
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present perfectof define.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“Under increasingly challenging conditions, we have defined measures to reposition ourselves and will implement them with strong momentum,” Nedeljkovic added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
French government agencies and the University of Montpellier have defined a coastal evacuation zone using elevation, distance from the sea, and historical information.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
"While there have been unforgettable highs and difficult moments, what I will treasure most are the people and experiences that have defined my journey," said Massey-Ellis.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Four years after being catapulted into global stardom, the pair are bidding a bittersweet farewell to the roles that have defined their own coming of age.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Although I couldn’t have defined it at the time, I felt that if attention were drawn to me, people would see what this girl had first responded to.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
