What does this word mean define

transitive verb

1

a

: to determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning of

whatever defines us as human

b

: to discover and set forth the meaning of (something, such as a word)

how the dictionary defines «grotesque»

c

computing

: to create with established rules or parameters

2

a

: to fix or mark the limits of : demarcate

rigidly defined property lines

b

: to make distinct, clear, or detailed especially in outline

the issues aren’t too well defined

3

: characterize, distinguish

you define yourself by the choices you makeDenison Univ. Bull.

the moment that defined the campaign

Synonyms

Example Sentences



a term that is difficult to define



The government study seeks to define urban poverty.



Her book aims to define acceptable social behavior.



She believes that success should be defined in terms of health and happiness.



That fence defines the far edge of the property.

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Invoking perhaps the most reified of texts in a freewheeling sense allows Dacus into the looseness that defines all three of their brushes with more determined dogmas.


Vulture, 4 Apr. 2023





Legembi, a second drug, approved in January, is the first that’s been convincingly shown to slow the decline in memory and thinking that defines Alzheimer’s by targeting the disease’s underlying biology.


Thalia Beaty, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2023





Of all the professions, perhaps none is more commonly bound by contracts that define where else an employee can go work than local television news.


Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2023





The song’s victory, though, was the integration of a Black hip-hop artist into a huge hit that anyone asked would call country, and the destruction, however temporarily, of the fundamental, racist genre divide that has defined American recorded music from the start.


Natalie Weiner, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2023





For residents of Mogadishu, that can mean taking advantage of the beaches and warm sea that define the southeastern edge of the capital.


Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Apr. 2023





Five ads that defined Tuesday’s elections in Wisconsin and Chicago Voters head to the polls on Tuesday to select Chicago’s next mayor and Wisconsin’s next Supreme Court justice.


Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 3 Apr. 2023





Heralded by critics as WWE’s best storyline of all time, The Tribal Chief’s dominance and control over his real-life cousins always seemed destined to end with both the Usos and Reigns losing the titles that have defined them for much of the past 1,000 days.


Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Apr. 2023





The ban — which lasts from February to April — has pitted environmental advocates against fishermen, who claim the restriction puts a devastating burden on the already struggling industry that has long defined New England’s economy.


Hanna Krueger, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Apr. 2023



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Word History

Etymology

Middle English diffinen, defynen, borrowed from Anglo-French definer, diffiner, borrowed (with conjugation change) from Medieval Latin dēfīnīre, diffīnīre (dif- by association with dif-, assimilated form of dis- dis-), going back to Latin dēfīnīre «to mark the limits of, determine, give an exact description of,» from dē- de- + fīnīre «to mark out the boundaries of, limit» — more at finish entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler

The first known use of define was
in the 14th century

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    define

    1) определя́ть, дава́ть (то́чное) определе́ние;

    2) дава́ть характери́стику

    3) оче́рчивать, обознача́ть ( границы)

    Англо-русский словарь Мюллера > define

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    define

    define the failure

    определять причины отказа

    to define the airspace

    определять границы воздушного пространства

    English-Russian aviation dictionary > define

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    define

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    define

    [dɪˈfaɪn]

    define давать определение define давать характеристику define задавать define определить define определять, давать определение define определять define очерчивать, обозначать define очерчивать define устанавливать границы define устанавливать значение (слова и т. п.) define характеризовать define the framework of определять рамки

    English-Russian short dictionary > define

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    define

    1. v определять, давать определение

    2. v характеризовать; определять, устанавливать

    3. v характеризовать; составлять отличительное свойство

    the properties that define this species are … — отличительными особенностями этого вида являются …

    4. v очерчивать, ограничивать, устанавливать границы

    5. v выделять, делать рельефным

    6. v задавать

    Синонимический ряд:

    1. border (verb) border; edge; fringe; hem; margin; rim; skirt; surround; verge

    2. clarify (verb) clarify; explain; interpret; specify; state

    3. delimit (verb) delimit; delineate; demarcate; describe; designate; etch

    4. fix the limits of (verb) bound; circumscribe; determine the boundaries of; fix; fix the limits of; limit; outline; settle

    6. render precise (verb) ascertain; characterise; characterize; determine; elucidate; entitle; illustrate; label; render precise

    Антонимический ряд:

    confuse; obscure

    English-Russian base dictionary > define

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    define

    определять; давать определение, формулировать, конструировать дефиницию

    Англо-русский юридический словарь > define

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    define

    Англо-русский синонимический словарь > define

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    Англо-русский технический словарь > define

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    define

    [dıʹfaın]

    1. определять, давать (точное) определение

    to define a term [a concept] — определить термин [понятие]

    2. 1) характеризовать; определять, устанавливать

    to define one’s position — определить /высказать/ своё отношение

    to define smb.’s duties — очертить /установить/ круг чьих-л. обязанностей

    the powers of a judge are defined by law — обязанности /полномочия/ судьи устанавливаются /определяются/ законом

    2) характеризовать; составлять отличительное свойство

    the properties that define this species are… — отличительными особенностями этого (биологического) вида являются…

    3. очерчивать, ограничивать, устанавливать границы

    to define the boundary between two countries — установить границу между двумя странами

    three joined buildings defined a courtyard — три соединённых друг с другом здания образовывали внутренний двор

    4. выделять, делать рельефным

    НБАРС > define

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    define

    [dɪ’faɪn]

    гл.

    1) определять , давать определение

    In the contract agreed between the union and the employers, overtime is defined as work after 6 p.m. on weekdays, and anytime on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. — По соглашению между профсоюзом и работодателями в сверхурочные входит работа после 6 часов вечера в рабочие дни и работа в выходные и праздничные дни.

    You can define the word «difficult» as «not easy.» — Значение слова «трудный» можно определить как «не являющийся лёгким»

    2)

    информ.

    задать ; определить, описать

    3) очерчивать, ограничивать, устанавливать границы

    Syn:

    4) характеризовать; определять, устанавливать

    to define smb.’s powers — определить чьи-л. полномочия

    The duties and responsibilities of the governing board are clearly defined in an official document. — Обязанности административного совета чётко определены в официальном документе.

    5) характеризовать; составлять отличительное свойство

    People define themselves by the choices they make. — Решение, которое принимает человек, говорит о его характере.

    Syn:

    Англо-русский современный словарь > define

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    define

    v

    1) определять, давать (точное) определение

    2) характеризовать; определять, устанавливать

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    define

    dɪˈfaɪn гл.
    1) а) определять, давать определение (as) In the contract agreed between the union and the employers, overtime is defined as work after 6 p.m. on weekdays, and anytime on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. ≈ По соглашению между профсоюзом и работодателем в сверхурочные входит работа после 6 часов вечера в рабочие дни и работа в выходные и по национальным праздникам. sharply defineed б) линг. определять значение слова You can define the word ‘difficult’ as ‘not easy.’ ≈ Слово «трудный» можно определить как «не являющийся легким» в) компьют. задать( процедуру) ;
    определить, описать (переменную)
    2) а) определять границы, разграничивать rigidly defined property lines ≈ строго определенные границы собственности sharply defined against a light background ≈ четко очерченный на светлом фоне Syn: demarcate б) делать четким, ясным, понятным
    3) характеризовать, давать характеристику People define themselves by the choices they make. ≈ Люди характеризуются тем, какие выборы они делают. Syn: characterize, distinguish
    определять, давать (точное) определение — to * a term определить термин характеризовать;
    определять, устанавливать — to * one’s position определить /высказать/ свое отношение — to * a problem формулировать задачу — to * smb.’s duties очертить /установить/ круг чьих-л. обязанностей — the powers of a judge are *d by law обязанности /полномочия/ судьи устанавливаются /определяются/ законом характеризовать;
    составлять отличительное свойство — the properties that * this species are… отличительными особенностями этого( биологического) вида являются… очерчивать, ограничивать, устанавливать границы — to * the boundary between two countries установить границу между двумя странами — three joined buildings *d a courtyard три соединенных друг с другом здания образовывали внутренний двор выделять, делать рельефным — the tree was *d against the sky дерево вырисовывалось на фоне неба задавать( величину)
    define давать определение ~ давать характеристику ~ задавать ~ определить ~ определять, давать определение ~ определять ~ очерчивать, обозначать ~ очерчивать ~ устанавливать границы ~ устанавливать значение (слова и т. п.) ~ характеризовать
    ~ the framework of определять рамки

    Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > define

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    define

    Patent terms dictionary > define

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    define

    1) задавать

    define a cam profile задавать профиль кулачка

    This Specification defines the minimum requirements for 1. Настоящие ТУ устанавливают минимальные требования к 2. В настоящих ТУ формулируются минимальные требования к

    3) составлять (программу работ, объем работ

    и т.д.

    )

    4) (

    тж.

    define in detail) расписывать (

    напр.

    , порядок производства работ, регламент работ

    и т.д.

    )

    5) определять (

    в знач.

    трактовать, толковать, интерпретировать)

    A shall be defined in the appropriate code А определяется в соответствующем нормативном документе

    6) обозначать

    well defined trail четко обозначенный проход

    7) предусматривать

    8) (

    в грам. знач. существ.

    ) постановка / формулировка ( проблемы)

    English-Russian dictionary of scientific and technical difficulties vocabulary > define

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    define

    English-Russian dictionary of computer science and programming > define

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    define

    1. характеризовать; определять; устанавливать

    2. устанавливать границы набора на дисплее

    English-Russian big polytechnic dictionary > define

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    define

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    define

    dɪˈfaɪnопределять, давать определение, характеризовать, устанавливать, очерчивать

    Англо-русский словарь экономических терминов > define

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    define

    [dɪ’faɪn]

    1) Общая лексика: давать характеристику, дать определение, обозначать, обозначить, определить, охарактеризовать, очертить, устанавливать значение , установить значение, давать определение, очерчивать, устанавливать, образовывать

    4) Математика: доопределить, доопределять, задавать , задать, назначить, обусловить, ограничивать, поставить, принять, формулировать определение, определять

    Универсальный англо-русский словарь > define

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    define as

    Универсальный англо-русский словарь > define as

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  • Define — De*fine , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Defined}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Defining}.] [OE. definer, usually, to end, to finish, F. d[ e]finir to define, L. definire to limit, define; de + finire to limit, end, finis boundary, limit, end. See {Final}, {Finish}.]… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • define — UK US /dɪˈfaɪn/ verb [T] ► to say what the meaning of something, especially a word, is: »Economists normally define a recession as two successive quarters of negative growth. ► to explain and state the meaning and exact limits of something: »a… …   Financial and business terms

  • define — [dē fīn′, difīn′] vt. defined, defining [ME diffinen < OFr definer & ML diffinire, both < L definire, to limit, define < de , from + finire, to set a limit to, bound: see FINISH] 1. a) to determine or set down the boundaries of b) to… …   English World dictionary

  • define — [v1] give description ascertain, assign, call a spade a spade*, characterize, construe, decide, delineate, denominate, denote, describe, designate, detail, determine, dub, elucidate, entitle, etch, exemplify, explain, expound, formalize,… …   New thesaurus

  • Define — De*fine , v. i. To determine; to decide. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • define — I verb characterize, characterize precisely, circumscribere, clarify, construe, definire, delineate, denominate, depict the essential qualities of, describe, describe the properties of, designate, determine the essential qualities of, determine… …   Law dictionary

  • define — (v.) late 14c., to specify; to end, from O.Fr. defenir to end, terminate, determine, and directly from L. definire to limit, determine, explain, from de completely (see DE (Cf. de )) + finire to bound, limit, from finis boundary, end (see FINISH… …   Etymology dictionary

  • define — vb *prescribe, assign Analogous words: *limit, circumscribe: fix, *set, establish Contrasted words: *mix, merge, mingle: *mistake, confuse, confound …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • define — ► VERB 1) state or describe the exact nature or scope of. 2) give the meaning of (a word or phrase). 3) mark out the limits or outline of. DERIVATIVES definable adjective definer noun. ORIGIN Latin definire, from finire finish …   English terms dictionary

  • define — /dI faIn/ verb (T) 1 to describe something correctly and thoroughly: the ability to define clients needs | define sth clearly/precisely: The powers of the President are clearly defined in the Constitution. 2 to explain exactly the meaning of a… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • define — 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

Princeton’s WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 6 votes

  1. specify, define, delineate, delimit, delimitateverb

    determine the essential quality of

  2. defineverb

    give a definition for the meaning of a word

    «Define `sadness'»

  3. defineverb

    determine the nature of

    «What defines a good wine?»

  4. define, delineateverb

    show the form or outline of

    «The tree was clearly defined by the light»; «The camera could define the smallest object»

  5. specify, set, determine, define, fix, limitverb

    decide upon or fix definitely

    «fix the variables»; «specify the parameters»

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.7 / 3 votes

  1. defineverb

    To determine.

  2. defineverb

    To express the essential nature of something.

  3. defineverb

    To state the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol.

  4. defineverb

    To describe, explain, or make definite and clear.

  5. defineverb

    To demark sharply the outlines or limits of an area or concept.

  6. Etymology: From definen, from definer, variant of definir, from definio, from de + finio

Samuel Johnson’s DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

  1. To DEFINEverb

    Etymology: definio, Lat. definir, French.

    1. To give the definition; to explain a thing by its qualities and circumstances.

    Whose loss can’st thou mean,
    That do’st so well their miseries define?
    Philip Sidney, b. ii.

    Though defining be thought the proper way to make known the proper signification, yet there are some words that will not be defined.
    John Locke.

    2. To circumscribe; to mark the limit; to bound.

    When the rings, or some parts of them, appeared only black and white, they were very distinct and well defined, and the blackness seemed as intense as that of the central spot.
    Newt.

  2. To Defineverb

    To determine; to decide; to decree.

    The unjust judge is the capital remover of landmarks, when he defineth amiss of lands and properties.
    Francis Bacon, Ess. 57.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

  1. define

    A definition is a statement of the meaning of a term (a word, phrase, or other set of symbols). Definitions can be classified into two large categories: intensional definitions (which try to give the sense of a term), and extensional definitions (which try to list the objects that a term describes). Another important category of definitions is the class of ostensive definitions, which convey the meaning of a term by pointing out examples. A term may have many different senses and multiple meanings, and thus require multiple definitions.In mathematics, a definition is used to give a precise meaning to a new term, by describing a condition which unambiguously qualifies what a mathematical term is and is not. Definitions and axioms form the basis on which all of modern mathematics is to be constructed.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

  1. Defineverb

    to fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end

  2. Defineverb

    to determine or clearly exhibit the boundaries of; to mark the limits of; as, to define the extent of a kingdom or country

  3. Defineverb

    to determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly; as, the defining power of an optical instrument

  4. Defineverb

    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. Defineverb

    to determine; to decide

  6. Etymology: [OE. definer, usually, to end, to finish, F. dfinir to define, L. definire to limit, define; de- + finire to limit, end, finis boundary, limit, end. See Final, Finish.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

  1. Define

    de-fīn′, v.t. to fix the bounds or limits of: to determine with precision: to describe accurately: to fix the meaning of.—adj. Defin′able, that may be defined.—n. Define′ment (Shak.), description.—adj. Def′inite, defined: having distinct limits: fixed: exact: clear.—adv. Def′initely.—ns. Def′initeness; Defini′tion, a defining: a description of a thing by its properties: an explanation of the exact meaning of a word, term, or phrase.—adj. Defin′itive, defining or limiting: positive: final.—n. (gram.) an adjective used to limit the signification of a noun.—adv. Defin′itively.—ns. Defin′itiveness; Defin′itude, definitiveness. [Fr.,—L. definīre, -ītum, to set bounds to—de, finis, a limit.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

  1. define

    To create a definition for the meaning of a word.

    She did always define things simply and clearly.

    Submitted by MaryC on February 1, 2020  


  2. define

    To create an accurate and exact definition, meaning, term or reason.

    They did define the constitution easily and efficiently.

    Submitted by MaryC on February 20, 2020  


  3. define

    To create perfect, easy, accurate, specific, simple and just budgets, goals, law, legislation, objectives, plans, processes, procedures, rules, strategy, structures, systems, vision and treaties.

    The business management team had a team meeting for a complete working day to work together to create the business vision, goals, objectives, plans, processes, procedures, action.

    Submitted by MaryC on March 26, 2020  


  4. define

    To create specific, accurate, simple and just eligibility criteria, employees, expenditure, funding, guidelines, income, IT systems, liquidity, management, policies, resources and technology.

    The business management team had a team meeting for a complete working day to work together to create the business vision, goals, objectives, plans, processes, procedures, action.

    Submitted by MaryC on March 26, 2020  

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

  1. DEFINE

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Define is ranked #133863 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Define surname appeared 126 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Define.

    99.9% or 126 total occurrences were White.

Matched Categories

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    • Choose
    • Determine
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British National Corpus

  1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word ‘define’ in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3960

  2. Written Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word ‘define’ in Written Corpus Frequency: #3382

  3. Verbs Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word ‘define’ in Verbs Frequency: #239

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of define in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of define in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of define in a Sentence

  1. Confucius:

    Study the past if you would define the future.

  2. Joseph Addison:

    I think I may define taste to be that faculty of the soul which discerns the beauties of an author with pleasure, and the imperfections with dislike.

  3. Aly Raisman:

    I would like to remind everyone that being a survivor is nothing to be ashamed of, and going through a hard time does not define you, i hope that we can one day get to a point where everyone realizes that women do not have to be modest to be respected. We are free to draw confidence and happiness in our own way, and it is never for someone else to choose for us or to even judge us for that matter.

  4. Tynan Power:

    There are Muslims who believe that the Koran forbids homosexuality, just as there are Christians who believe the Bible does, there are also Muslims who believe that honoring their God-given capacity to love is a form of worship. Ultimately, no one perspective can define a religion for all other people of that faith.

  5. Barack Obama:

    During the course of my presidency, I made climate change a top priority because I believe that of all the challenges that we face, this is the one that will define the contours of this century, more dramatically perhaps than any other.

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Translations for define

From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary

  • формулирам, определям, очертавам, обозначавам, дефинирам, изразявамBulgarian
  • definovatCzech
  • DefinereDanish
  • definieren, bestimmenGerman
  • definirse, determinar, describir, demarcar, aclarar, definir, delimitarSpanish
  • määrittää, selvittää, täsmentää, määritellä, rajataFinnish
  • définir, déterminerFrench
  • definirGalician
  • הגדירHebrew
  • menetapkanIndonesian
  • descrivere, determinare, definireItalian
  • 定義Japanese
  • 정의Korean
  • bepalen, definiërenDutch
  • definere, defineraNorwegian Nynorsk
  • definereNorwegian
  • determinarPortuguese
  • обозначать, обозначить, определить, определять, описывать, описатьRussian
  • definieraSwedish
  • กำหนดThai
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  • визначитиUkrainian
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Are we missing a good definition for define? Don’t keep it to yourself…

We can therefore define the constant BRATE as: #define BRATE ❋ Unknown (2009)

I asked Democrats about that, and they said well, the way that we interpret the term define, is that there’s going to be an awful lot of negative advertising. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The next term that we must accurately define is «North American»; all too often we think of North Americans as those from the United States and Canada. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But the thing that really bugs me about Cheney’s quote (again, he said, regarding torture, that: «The fact of the matter is the Justice Department reviewed all those allegations several years ago.») is that in using the Justice Department as justification, he brings to mind the old story used to define the Yiddish word chutzpah: Someone who kills his parents and then throws himself on the mercy of the court as an orphan. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The hardest of these elements to define is the last one: what I like. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The marriage that homosexuals want to define is a counterfeit version. ❋ Unknown (2006)

One cannot, in short, define any absolute relationship between the normative sciences and the other branches of philosophy. ❋ Ralph Barton Perry (1916)

‘Look here,’ she said, ‘don’t think I want to be preachy or a beast in any way, but I want to what Father calls define the situation. ❋ Unknown (1891)

Category Tree: phenomenon ╚natural phenomenon ╚geological phenomenon ╚deposit, sedimentation, alluviation Generally soil and deposit are the same terms define any organic, inorganic or mixture of organic and inorganic compounds on a given surface. ❋ Dengbej (2009)

I guess we are all born as unique individuals and I have many neurological differences and will never be the average norm or will any label define me, labels change, while I stay the same! ❋ Unknown (2009)

Reports get data from Data Sources, and then the Data Sources in term define how to get the actual data. ❋ Unknown (2008)

«No matter where you come from, don’t let your title define you. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Most independent analysts have found a broadening of the map, and the failure of various efforts to «define» — i.e., «slime» — Dem challengers with negative TV ads have failed to prevent the races from remaining very competitive. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Jim: Don’t [worry] I [looked up] on [Urban Dictionary]
Joe: Urban Dictionary doesn’t define anything ❋ Iudfogusoiuh (2016)

I have [just] [defined] [Define]. ❋ Psycho Bitch (2004)

1.»[Define]» is a difficult [word to] [define].
2. All those sit-ups have really defined my [abs]. ❋ Antinous (2003)

[Will you] define that [for me]? ❋ The Human Being/Person (2016)

he [defined] his [terms] ❋ Justin Van Horn (2003)

❋ Anonymous (2003)

«[I see], so you’re [defining] define» ❋ Jiexi (2003)

«Define: [Archipelago]»
«[PENGUIN] AAAAAH *shoots self*»
«I’m sorry, that is incorrect, you may [sit down]» ❋ Fugerko.? (2003)

Define as [Deanna] [Leiann].
[De] fine as Deanna Leiann ❋ LeiairaRaine (2020)

What a horrible pun, using [defish] as if to say «[the fish]» The collection of [groans] can be heard across the planet. ❋ Aybab2 (2003)

определять, устанавливать, обозначать, очерчивать, устанавливать значение

глагол

- определять, давать (точное) определение

to define a term [a concept] — определить термин [понятие]

- характеризовать; определять, устанавливать

to define one’s position — определить свою позицию /свою точку зрения/
to define a problem — формулировать задачу
to define smb.’s duties — очертить /установить/ круг чьих-л. обязанностей
the powers of a judge are defined by law — обязанности /полномочия/ судьи устанавливаются /определяются/ законом

- характеризовать; составлять отличительное свойство

the properties that define this species are … — отличительными особенностями этого (биологического) вида являются …

- очерчивать, ограничивать, устанавливать границы

to define the boundary between two countries — установить границу между двумя странами
three joined buildings defined a courtyard — три соединённых друг с другом здания образовывали внутренний двор

- выделять, делать рельефным

the tree was defined against the sky — дерево вырисовывалось на фоне неба

- задавать (величину)

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Словосочетания

a term that is difficult to define — термин, которому трудно дать определение  
to define smb.’s powers — определить чьи-л. полномочия  
to define widely — давать широкое определение  
to define function implicitly — задавать функцию неявно  
to define the airspace — определять [обозначать] границы воздушного пространства  
to define a term — определить термин  
to define broadly — давать широкое определение  
to define judicially — давать судебное определение  
to define legally — давать юридическое определение  
to define legislatively — давать законодательное определение  
to define liberally [loosely] — давать широкое определение  

Примеры с переводом

What defines a good wine?

Что характеризует хорошее вино? / Какие признаки у хорошего вина?

It is very difficult to define the concept of beauty.

Понятие красоты определить очень сложно.

You can define the word «difficult» as «not easy.»

Значение слова «трудный» можно определить как «не являющийся лёгким».

The camera could define the smallest object.

Эта камера могла различить мельчайшие предметы.

People define themselves by the choices they make.

Решения, которые принимает человек, говорят о его характере.

The tree was clearly defined by the light.

Дерево было чётко очерчено светом.

Define precisely what you mean by ‘crime’.

Дайте точное определение, что вы подразумеваете под словом «криминал».

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Возможные однокоренные слова

definable  — определяемый, определимый
definite  — определенный, точный, ясный
defining  — определяющий
redefine  — переопределить
defined  — оговоренный, описанный, заданный, определенный, получивший определение

Формы слова

verb
I/you/we/they: define
he/she/it: defines
ing ф. (present participle): defining
2-я ф. (past tense): defined
3-я ф. (past participle): defined

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