v. t. | 1. | To fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end. |
2. | To determine or clearly exhibit the boundaries of; to mark the limits of; | |
3. | To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly; | |
4. | To determine the precise signification of; to fix the meaning of; to describe accurately; to explain; to expound or interpret; | |
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 | |
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 |