verb๐ShareTo determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly."the defining power of an optical instrument"technicalscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo settle, decide (an argument etc.)"The judge defined the outcome of the case with her final verdict. "lawpoliticsgovernmentsocietyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo express the essential nature of something."I define myself as a techno-anarchist."languagelinguisticscommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol."The textbook defined speed as velocity divided by time."languagelinguisticswordcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo 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."Person 1: Is she good at math?"languagecommunicationlinguisticswritingwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo demark sharply the outlines or limits of an area or concept."to define the legal boundaries of a property"languagelinguisticswritinggrammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo establish the referent of a term or notation."The teacher defined "photosynthesis" as the process plants use to make food. "languagelinguisticscommunicationwritingwordtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareHaving a definition or value."Example Sentence: "The word 'happiness' is defined differently by each person." "valuemathlogictechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareHaving extreme muscle separation as a result of low body fat.""The bodybuilder's arms were so defined you could see every muscle clearly." "appearancebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
