define
pronunciation
How to pronounce define in British English:
UK [dɪˈfaɪn]
How to pronounce define in American English:
US [dɪˈfaɪn]
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- Verb:
- give a definition for the meaning of a word
- determine the essential quality of
- determine the nature of
- delineate the form or outline of
Word Origin
- define
- define: see fine
- define (v.)
- late 14c., "to specify; to end," from Old French defenir, definir "to finish, conclude, come to an end; bring to an end; define, determine with precision," and directly from Latin definire "to limit, determine, explain," from de- "completely" (see de-) + finire "to bound, limit," from finis "boundary, end" (see finish (v.)). Related: Defined; defining.
Example
- 1. Brazil and india define themselves as non-aligned developing economies .
- 2. Statutes define the fiduciary duties of company directors .
- 3. If absolute , how would you define it ?
- 4. Define what needs to be done .
- 5. Researchers have even given up trying to define it .