Define (Verb)
Meaning 1
Give a definition for the meaning of a word; "Define `sadness'".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- Define the term "love" and explain its historical context.
- Define what is meant by the word "courage" in this particular literary work.
- Can you define the meaning of the phrase "work-life balance" in the modern era.
- Define "freedom" and provide examples of its various interpretations.
- Please define the concept of "happiness" in psychological terms.
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Meaning 2
Determine the essential quality of.
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 3
Determine the nature of; "What defines a good wine?".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 4
Decide upon or fix definitely; "fix the variables"; "specify the parameters".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The researchers define the boundaries of the study to ensure they stay within scope.
- The government committee will meet to define the specific guidelines for the new policy.
- The software developers define the limitations of the beta version before its release.
- The company's mission statement helps to define its core values and goals.
- The scientists define the conditions under which the experiment can be accurately replicated.
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Meaning 5
Show the form or outline of; "The tree was clearly defined by the light"; "The camera could define the smallest object".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.