meaning of define
1. To fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end.
2. To determine or clearly exhibit the boundaries of; to mark the limits of; as, to define the extent of a kingdom or country.
3. To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly; as, the defining power of an optical instrument.
4. 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.
5. To determine; to decide.
6. give a definition for the meaning of a word; "Define
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Related Words
define | defined | definement | definer |
