DEFINE
\dɪfˈa͡ɪn], \dɪfˈaɪn], \d_ɪ_f_ˈaɪ_n]\
Definitions of DEFINE
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
- 1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
- 1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
- 1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
- 1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
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give a definition for the meaning of a word; "Define `sadness'"
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determine the nature of; "What defines a good wine?"
By Princeton University
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give a definition for the meaning of a word; "Define `sadness'"
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determine the nature of; "What defines a good wine?"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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To fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end.
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To determine or clearly exhibit the boundaries of; to mark the limits of; as, to define the extent of a kingdom or country.
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To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly; as, the defining power of an optical instrument.
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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.
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To determine; to decide.
By Oddity Software
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To fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end.
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To determine or clearly exhibit the boundaries of; to mark the limits of; as, to define the extent of a kingdom or country.
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To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly; as, the defining power of an optical instrument.
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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.
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To determine; to decide.
By Noah Webster.
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
By James Champlin Fernald
