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define - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'define' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Define [ v. i.]
- To determine; to decide.
2 . Define [ v. t.]
- To fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end.
- To determine or clearly exhibit the boundaries of; to mark the limits of; as, to define the extent of a kingdom or country.
- To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly; as, the defining power of an optical instrument.
- To determine the precise signification of; to fix the meaning of; to describe accurately; to explain; to expound or interpret; as, to define a word, a phrase, or a scientific term.

Meaning of 'define' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . define [ v]
Meaning (1):
- give a definition for the meaning of a word
Example in sentence:
  • Define `sadness'
Meaning (2):
- decide upon or fix definitely
Example in sentence:
  • fix the variables;
  • specify the parameters
Meaning (3):
- show the form or outline of
Example in sentence:
  • The camera could define the smallest object;
  • The tree was clearly defined by the light
Meaning (4):
- determine the nature of
Example in sentence:
  • What defines a good wine?