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to define
01
to say the meaning of an expression or word, particularly in a dictionary
Transitive: to define an expression or word
02
to characterize or determine the essential qualities or attributes of someone or something
Transitive: to define sth
03
to express the essential nature or characteristics of a person or thing
Complex Transitive: to define sb/sth as sth | to define sb/sth [adj]
04
to mark clear boundaries or distinctions for a concept or area
Transitive: to define abstract boundaries and limits
05
to establish or mark the exact boundaries or limits of something
Transitive: to define physical boundaries and limits
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Example
Right now, the professor is actively defining the terms for the lecture.
The teacher regularly defines unfamiliar words for the students in the class.
Last week, she defined the key terms in the research paper during the presentation.
Lexicographers often define new terms in updated editions of dictionaries.
The project manager defined the parameters for the timeline and budget of the construction project.
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