Define

Definition:

  • (v. t.) To fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end.
  • (v. t.) To determine or clearly exhibit the boundaries of; to mark the limits of; as, to define the extent of a kingdom or country.
  • (v. t.) To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly; as, the defining power of an optical instrument.
  • (v. t.) 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.
  • (v. i.) To determine; to decide.

Compare define with other words:

defend vs. define

define vs. entrench

define vs. defined

decine vs. define

define vs. drive

define vs. stipulate

define vs. manage

constitute vs. define

define vs. deline

define vs. problem

declare vs. define

define vs. regard

define vs. examine

define vs. denote

analyze vs. define

define vs. introduce

define vs. produce

define vs. distinguish

define vs. formulate

confine vs. define

define vs. refer

concept vs. define

assess vs. define

define vs. policy

define vs. dictate

define vs. form

define vs. establish

define vs. illustrate

define vs. mobile

defile vs. define

characterize vs. define

define vs. state

define vs. specify

compare vs. define

define vs. summarize

content vs. define

clarify vs. define

define vs. directrix

define vs. predefine

define vs. definitional

define vs. indeterminate

define vs. restrict

define vs. zone

define vs. identify

define vs. describe

define vs. fahrenheit

define vs. yoke

centigrade vs. define

define vs. swashbuckler

define vs. string

define vs. replace

define vs. macro

define vs. definer

definable vs. define

clear vs. define

define vs. word

define vs. meaning

define vs. nature

decide vs. define

define vs. settle

define vs. determine

define vs. definite

define vs. logic

define vs. definition