ALL meanings of define
de·fine
D d - verb define to describe the nature, properties, or essential qualities of 4
- verb define If you define something, you show, describe, or state clearly what it is and what its limits are, or what it is like. 3
- verb define If you define a word or expression, you explain its meaning, for example in a dictionary. 3
- verb define to state precisely the meaning of (words, terms, etc) 3
- verb define to determine the boundary or extent of 3
- verb define to delineate the form or outline of 3
- verb define to fix with precision; specify 3
- verb transitive define to determine or set down the boundaries of 3
- verb transitive define to trace the precise outlines of; delineate 3
- verb transitive define to determine or state the extent and nature of; describe exactly 3
- verb transitive define to give the distinguishing characteristics of 3
- verb transitive define to constitute the distinction of; differentiate 3
- verb transitive define to state the meaning or meanings of (as a word) 3
- intransitive verb define to prepare definitions, as of words 3
- verb with object define to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.): They disagreed on how to define “liberal.”. 1
- transitive verb define word, term 1
- verb with object define to explain or identify the nature or essential qualities of; describe: to define judicial functions. 1
- abbreviation DEFINE describe 1
- verb with object define to fix or lay down clearly and definitely; specify distinctly: to define one's responsibilities. Synonyms: state, name, describe, detail, enumerate. 1
- transitive verb define categorize 1
- transitive verb define set limits 1
- verb with object define to make clear the outline or form of: The roof was boldly defined against the sky. 1
- transitive verb define clearly marked 1
- verb without object define to set forth the meaning of a word, phrase, etc.; construct a definition. 1
- noun define State or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of. 1
- verb with object define to determine or fix the boundaries or extent of: to define property with stakes. 0
- noun define (computing, programming) A kind of macro in source code that replaces one text string with another wherever it occurs. 0
- verb define To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly. 0
- verb define (Obsolete (No longer in use)) To settle, decide (an argument etc.). 0
- verb define To express the essential nature of something. 0
- verb define To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol. 0
- verb define To describe, explain, or make definite and clear. 0
- verb define To demark sharply the outlines or limits of an area or concept. 0
- verb define (mathematics) To establish the referent of a term or notation. 0