Define

v. t.	1.	To fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end. [imp. & p. p. Defined ; p. pr. & vb. n. Defining.]
	2.	To determine or clearly exhibit the boundaries of; to mark the limits of; as, to define the extent of a kingdom or country.
	3.	To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly; as, the defining power of an optical instrument. Rings . . . very distinct and well defined. - Sir I. Newton.
	4.	To determine the precise signification of; to fix the meaning of; to describe accurately; to explain; to expound or interpret; as, to define a word, a phrase, or a scientific term. They define virtue to be life ordered according to nature. - Robynson (More's Utopia).
v. i.	1.	To determine; to decide.

Verb	1.	define - give a definition for the meaning of a word; "Define `sadness'"
	2.	define - determine the essential quality of Synonyms: delimit, delimitate, delineate, specify
	3.	define - determine the nature of; "What defines a good wine?"
	4.	define - delineate the form or outline of; "The tree was clearly defined by the light"; "The camera could define the smallest object" Synonyms: delineate

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