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defines

/dɪˈfaɪnz/

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verb

Bestimmt, festlegt, definiert

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

Entscheiden, festlegen

To settle, decide (an argument etc.)

Examples :

"The referee's final call defines the outcome of the game. "

Der endgültige Pfiff des Schiedsrichters entscheidet über den Ausgang des Spiels.

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verb

Definiert, bestimmt

To express the essential nature of something.

Examples :

"I define myself as a techno-anarchist."

Ich definiere mich als Techno-Anarchist.

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verb

Definiert, erläutert

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

Definieren, erklären, 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: Was genau verstehst du unter „gut“?

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verb

Definiert, umreißt

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 zu definieren

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Definieren, festlegen

To establish the referent of a term or notation.

Examples :

"In mathematics, the plus sign (+) defines addition. "

In der Mathematik definiert das Pluszeichen (+) die Addition.

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