DEFINE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary If you define something, you show, describe, or state clearly what it is and what its limits are, or what it is like We were unable to define what exactly was wrong with him [VERB wh] He was asked to define his concept of cool [VERB noun]
Define - definition of define by The Free Dictionary 1 to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, etc ) 2 to explain or identify the nature or essential qualities of; describe 3 to specify: to define responsibilities 4 to determine or fix the boundaries or extent of 5 to make clear the outline or form of de•fin`a•bil′i•ty, n de•fin′er, n
define - WordReference. com Dictionary of English to determine or fix the boundaries or extent of: to define property with stakes to make clear the outline or form of: The roof was boldly defined against the sky
define - Wiktionary, the free dictionary define (third-person singular simple present defines, present participle defining, simple past and past participle defined) To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly
Define Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary The government study seeks to define urban poverty Her book aims to define acceptable social behavior She believes that success should be defined in terms of health and happiness Tigers are broadly loosely defined [=described very generally] as large cats