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defining

/dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/ /diˈfaɪnɪŋ/

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verb

Definir, determinar

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

Examples :

"the defining power of an optical instrument"

el poder definitorio de un instrumento óptico

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verb

Definir, resolver

To settle, decide (an argument etc.)

Examples :

"The judge's ruling was defining the outcome of the court case. "

El fallo del juez estaba definiendo el resultado del caso judicial.

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verb

Definir

To express the essential nature of something.

Examples :

"I define myself as a techno-anarchist."

Me defino como tecno-anarquista.

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verb

Definir, explicar

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

Examples :

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

El libro de texto definió la velocidad como la velocidad dividida por el tiempo.

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verb

Definir, explicar, precisar

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?"

Persona 1: ¿Es buena en matemáticas? Persona 2: ¿Qué defines como "buena"?

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verb

Definir, delimitar

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

Examples :

"to define the legal boundaries of a property"

definir los límites legales de una propiedad

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verb

Definir

To establish the referent of a term or notation.

Examples :

"In math class, the teacher spent the first hour defining what a "variable" means before we could solve equations. "

En la clase de matemáticas, el profesor pasó la primera hora definiendo lo que significa una "variable" antes de que pudiéramos resolver ecuaciones.

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adjective

Definitorio, definidor

Serving to define or distinguish.

Examples :

"The ability to reproduce is a defining characteristic of living organisms."

La capacidad de reproducirse es una característica definitoria de los organismos vivos.

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