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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.

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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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   The meaning of DICTIONARY is a reference source in print or electronic form containing words usually alphabetically arranged along with information about their forms, pronunciations, functions, etymologies, meanings, and syntactic and idiomatic uses. How to use dictionary in a sentence.

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   The meaning of DEFINITION is a statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol. How to use definition in a sentence.

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   The most popular dictionary and thesaurus for learners of English. Meanings and definitions of words with pronunciations and translations.

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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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   DEFINITION definition: 1. a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase: 2. a description of the features and…. Learn more.

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   define something to show clearly a line, shape or edge. The mountain was sharply defined against the sky. Definition of define verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    To define a word such as astronomy is to define both the word and the realm of science that it's concerned with. Definitions of define. verb. show the form or outline of. “The tree was clearly defined by the light”. “The camera could define the smallest object”. synonyms: delineate. see more. verb.

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