 define |
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| 1. | [ verb ] determine the essential quality of | |
| Synonyms: | specify delimit delimitate delineate | |
| Related terms: | be determine redefine word_picture | |
| 2. | [ verb ] give a definition for the meaning of a word | |
| Examples: | "Define `sadness'" |
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| Related terms: | specify redefine definition | |
| 3. | [ verb ] determine the nature of | |
| Examples: | "What defines a good wine?" |
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| Related terms: | characterize | |
| 4. | [ verb ] delineate the form or outline of | |
| Synonyms: | delineate | |
| Examples: | : "The tree was clearly defined by the light" "The camera could define the smallest object" |
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| Related terms: | show shaping delineation | |
| Similar spelling: |
Devine Devin Devinney Devone Devane depone debone deafen Deveney Devaney Devon Devan Devino |
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