The meaning of DEFINE is to determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning of. How to use define in a sentence.

DEFINE definition: 1. to say what the meaning of something, especially a word, is: 2. to explain and describe the…. Learn more.

to define judicial functions. to define one's responsibilities. to define property with stakes. The roof was boldly defined against the sky. defined, defining. to set forth the meaning of a word, …

Middle English diffinicioun, borrowed from Anglo-French diffiniciun, definiciun, borrowed from Latin dēfīnītiōn-, dēfīnītiō "fixing of a boundary, precise description," from dēfīnīre "to mark the limits …

If you define something, you show, describe, or state clearly what it is and what its limits are, or what it is like.

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 …

Synonyms for DEFINE: trace, outline, delineate, sketch, surround, circle, trim, bound, round, silhouette

To determine or state the extent and nature of; describe exactly. Define your duties. To trace the precise outlines of; delineate. To prepare definitions, as of words. (computing, programming) A …

May 13, 2025 · define (third-person singular simple present defines, present participle defining, simple past and past participle defined) To determine with precision; to mark out with …

DEFINE meaning: 1. to say what the meaning of something, especially a word, is: 2. to explain and describe the…. Learn more.