ALL meanings of defining
de·fin·ing
D d - adjective defining decisive; critically important: Taking a course in architecture was a defining turn in her life. 1
- verb with object defining to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.): They disagreed on how to define “liberal.”. 1
- verb with object defining to explain or identify the nature or essential qualities of; describe: to define judicial functions. 1
- verb with object defining to fix or lay down clearly and definitely; specify distinctly: to define one's responsibilities. Synonyms: state, name, describe, detail, enumerate. 1
- verb with object defining to determine or fix the boundaries or extent of: to define property with stakes. 1
- verb with object defining to make clear the outline or form of: The roof was boldly defined against the sky. 1
- verb without object defining to set forth the meaning of a word, phrase, etc.; construct a definition. 1
- noun defining State or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of. 1
- verb defining present participle of define. 0