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defined

/dɪˈfʌɪnd/ /dɪˈfaɪnd/

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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

technical science

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verb

Entscheiden, festlegen

To settle, decide (an argument etc.)

Examples :

"The judge defined the outcome of the case with her final verdict. "

Die Richterin entschied mit ihrem endgültigen Urteil über den Ausgang des Falles.

law politics government society action

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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 als Techno-Anarchist.

language linguistics communication

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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.

language linguistics word communication

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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“.

language communication linguistics writing word

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verb

Abgrenzen, definieren

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

language linguistics writing grammar

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verb

Definieren, festlegen

To establish the referent of a term or notation.

Examples :

"The teacher defined "photosynthesis" as the process plants use to make food. "

Der Lehrer definierte „Photosynthese“ als den Prozess, mit dem Pflanzen Nahrung herstellen.

language linguistics communication writing word technical

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adjective

Definiert, bestimmt

Having a definition or value.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "The word 'happiness' is defined differently by each person." "

Das Wort 'Glück' wird von jeder Person anders definiert.

value math logic technical

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adjective

Definiert, durchtrainiert

Having extreme muscle separation as a result of low body fat.

Examples :

""The bodybuilder's arms were so defined you could see every muscle clearly." "

Die Arme des Bodybuilders waren so definiert, dass man jeden Muskel deutlich sehen konnte.

appearance body physiology