Define
English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Define
-
1 v. t.
To fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end.
-
2 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.
-
3 v. t.
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly; as, the defining power of an optical instrument.
-
4 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.
-
5 v. i.
To determine; to decide.
-
6 v. t.
To fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end.
-
7 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.
-
8 v. t.
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly; as, the defining power of an optical instrument.
-
9 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.
-
10 v. i.
To determine; to decide.