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   define

   /dɪˈfʌɪn/

   verb

   • 1. state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of: "the contract will seek to define the client's obligations" Similar explainexpoundinterpretelucidateexplicatedescribeclarifygive the meaning ofstate preciselyspell output into wordsexpress in words
   • ▪ give the meaning of (a word or phrase), especially in a dictionary: "the dictionary defines it as ‘a type of pasture’"
   • ▪ make up or establish the character or essence of: "for some, the football club defines their identity"
   • 2. mark out the boundary or limits of: "the river defines the park's boundary" Similar determineestablishfixspecifydesignatedecidestipulatesettleset outmark outmark offdemarcatebounddelimitdelineatecircumscribeset the boundaries/limits of
   • ▪ make clear the outline of; delineate: "she defined her eyes by applying eyeshadow to her eyelids" Similar outlinedelineatesilhouettetracepencil

   Word Origin late Middle English (also in the sense ‘bring to an end’): from Old French definer, from a variant of Latin definire, from de- (expressing completion) + finire ‘finish’ (from finis ‘end’).

   Derivatives

   • 1. definer noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   The meaning of DEFINE is to determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning of. How to use define in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEFINE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DEFINE definition: 1. to say what the meaning of something, especially a word, is: 2. to explain and describe the…. Learn more.

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   Define definition: to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.). See examples of DEFINE used in a sentence.

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   DEFINE meaning: 1. to say what the meaning of something, especially a word, is: 2. to explain and describe the…. Learn more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEFINITION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   definition | American Dictionary. noun. us / ˌdef·əˈnɪʃ·ən / definition noun (EXPLANATION) Add to word list. [ C ] English. a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase: What is the definition of “ mood ”? definition noun (SEEING CLEARLY)

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   Definition of define verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEFINE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you define something, you show, describe, or state clearly what it is and what its limits are, or what it is like. We were unable to define what exactly was wrong with him. [ VERB wh ]