define

  • 11define — 01. For homework, please [define] the following expressions in your own words. 02. It can be quite difficult to clearly [define] abstract ideas such as love or friendship. 03. Moderate alcohol consumption is [defined] as no more than 2 drinks a… …

    Grammatical examples in English

  • 12define — de|fine W2S3 [dıˈfaın] v [T] [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: definer, from Latin definire, from finire to limit, end ] 1.) to describe something correctly and thoroughly, and to say what standards, limits, qualities etc it has that make… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 13define — definable, adj. definability, n. definably, adv. definement, n. definer, n. /di fuyn /, v. defined, defining. v.t. 1. to state …

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  • 14define — verb ADVERB ▪ accurately, carefully, correctly, exactly, explicitly, precisely, specifically ▪ It is important to define these terms accurately. ▪ …

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  • 15define — [[t]dɪfa͟ɪn[/t]] ♦♦♦ defines, defining, defined 1) VERB If you define something, you show, describe, or state clearly what it is and what its limits are, or what it is like. [V wh] The Supreme Court decision could define how far Congress can go… …

    English dictionary

  • 16define — v. (D; tr.) to define as (we can define burn out as exhaustion) * * * [dɪ faɪn] (D; tr.) to define as (we can define bum out as exhaustion) …

    Combinatory dictionary

  • 17define */*/*/ — UK [dɪˈfaɪn] / US verb [transitive] Word forms define : present tense I/you/we/they define he/she/it defines present participle defining past tense defined past participle defined 1) to describe clearly and exactly what something is No one has… …

    English dictionary

  • 18define — verb (defined; defining) Etymology: Middle English, from Latin definire, from de + finire to limit, end, from finis boundary, end Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. a. to determine or identify the …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 19define — de|fine [ dı faın ] verb transitive *** 1. ) to describe clearly and exactly what something is: No one has defined the scope of the project. The responsibilities of each team member need to be clearly defined. 2. ) to explain the meaning of a… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 20define — de•fine [[t]dɪˈfaɪn[/t]] v. fined, fin•ing 1) to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, etc.) 2) to explain or identify the nature or essential qualities of; describe 3) to specify: to define responsibilities[/ex] 4) to determine or fix the… …

    From formal English to slang