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DEFINE
specify, set, determine, define, fix, limit
(verb) decide upon or fix definitely; âfix the variablesâ; âspecify the parametersâ
define
(verb) give a definition for the meaning of a word; âDefine âsadnessââ
specify, define, delineate, delimit, delimitate
(verb) determine the essential quality of
define
(verb) determine the nature of; âWhat defines a good wine?â
define, delineate
(verb) show the form or outline of; âThe tree was clearly defined by the lightâ; âThe camera could define the smallest objectâ
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
define (third-person singular simple present defines, present participle defining, simple past and past participle defined)
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
(obsolete) To settle, decide (an argument etc.) [16th-17th c.]
To express the essential nature of something.
To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.
To describe, explain, or make definite and clear; used to request the listener or other person to elaborate or explain more clearly his or her intended meaning of a word or expression.
To demark sharply the outlines or limits of an area or concept.
(mathematics) To establish the referent of a term or notation.
Noun
define (plural defines)
(programming) A kind of macro in source code that replaces one text string with another wherever it occurs.
Anagrams
• feed-in, feedin', infeed
Source: Wiktionary
De*fine", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Defined; p. pr. & vb. n. Defining.] Etym: [OE. definer, usually, to end, to finish, F. définir to define, L. definire to limit, define; de- + finire to limit, end, finis boundary, limit, end. See Final, Finish.]
1. To fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end. "To define controversies." Barrow.
2. To determine or clearly exhibit the boundaries of; to mark the limits of; as, to define the extent of a kingdom or country.
3. To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly; as, the defining power of an optical instrument. Rings . . . very distinct and well defined. Sir I. Newton.
4. 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. They define virtue to be life ordered according to nature. Robynson (More's Utopia).
De*fine", v. i.
Definition: To determine; to decide. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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LEFT
(adjective) being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north; âmy left handâ; âleft center fieldâ; âthe left bank of a river is bank on your left side when you are facing downstreamâ
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