DEFINE

• (verb) decide upon or fix definitely

  "fix the variables", "specify the parameters"

  synonyms : determine , fix , limit , set , specify

• (verb) give a definition for the meaning of a word

  "Define `sadness'"

• (verb) determine the essential quality of

  synonyms : delimit , delimitate , delineate , specify

• (verb) determine the nature of

  "What defines a good wine?"

• (verb) show 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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