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define

/dɪˈfaɪn/

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noun

Definition, Makro

A kind of macro in source code that replaces one text string with another wherever it occurs.

Examples :

"The `define` for "student ID" in the school's database replaces the phrase "student number" with "student ID" throughout all records. "

Die Definition für "Studentenausweis" in der Datenbank der Schule ersetzt den Ausdruck "Studentennummer" in allen Datensätzen durch "Studentenausweis".

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verb

Bestimmen, definieren, festlegen

To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.

Examples :

"the defining power of an optical instrument"

Die definierende Leistung eines optischen Instruments.

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verb

Beilegen, entscheiden

To settle, decide (an argument etc.)

Examples :

"The parents decided to define the rules for using the computer after arguing with their son. "

Die Eltern beschlossen, die Regeln für die Computernutzung festzulegen, nachdem sie sich mit ihrem Sohn gestritten hatten.

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verb

Definieren, bestimmen

To express the essential nature of something.

Examples :

"I define myself as a techno-anarchist."

Ich definiere mich selbst als Techno-Anarchist.

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verb

Definieren, erklären

To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.

Examples :

"The textbook defined speed as velocity divided by time."

Das Lehrbuch definierte Geschwindigkeit als Geschwindigkeit geteilt durch Zeit.

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verb

Erklären, definieren, erläutern

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.

Examples :

"Person 1: Is she good at math?"

Person 1: Ist sie gut in Mathe? Person 2: Definieren Sie 'gut'.

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verb

Abgrenzen, umreißen

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

Examples :

"to define the legal boundaries of a property"

die rechtlichen Grenzen eines Grundstücks abzugrenzen

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verb

Definieren, bestimmen

To establish the referent of a term or notation.

Examples :

"The teacher defined "perimeter" as the distance around a shape. "

Der Lehrer definierte „Umfang“ als die Entfernung um eine Form.

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