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- Dictionarydefined/dəˈfīnd/
adjective
- 1. having a definite outline or specification; precisely marked or stated: "defined boundaries"
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The meaning of DEFINE is to determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning of. How to use define in a sentence.
to explain and describe the meaning and exact limits of something: Your rights and responsibilities are defined in the citizens ' charter. Your role in the project will be strictly defined (= limited to particular areas). I'd hate to feel that I was defined by (= that my life got its meaning and importance only from) my job.
DEFINE definition: 1. to say what the meaning of something, especially a word, is: 2. to explain and describe the…. Learn more.
Defined definition: determined, fixed, or clearly marked out as to extent, outline, or form. See examples of DEFINED used in a sentence.
Define definition: to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.). See examples of DEFINE used in a sentence.
to say what the meaning of something, especially a word, is: In the dictionary, "reality" is defined as "the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be".
1. a. To state the precise meaning of (a word or sense of a word, for example). b. To describe the nature or basic qualities of; explain: define the properties of a new drug; a study that defines people according to their median incomes. 2. a. To make clear the outline or form of; delineate: gentle hills that were defined against the sky. b.
Definition of 'defined' defined. (dɪfaɪnd ) adjective [usually adverb ADJECTIVE] If something is clearly defined or strongly defined, its outline is clear or strong. A clearly defined track now leads down to the valley. Here the path is less defined. She had a strongly defined chin, a high forehead, and light grey eyes.
to describe or show the nature or range of somebody/something. define something The goals of the project are clearly defined. At that time women's roles were quite narrowly defined. to be broadly/loosely defined. The difficulty of a problem was defined in terms of how long it took to complete. define what, how, etc…
to explain or identify the nature of; describe: We had to define what our problems were before we could solve them. to determine or fix the boundaries of; specify clearly: to define responsibilities. to make clear the outline or form of; delineate: The black tree was clearly defined against a yellow background. de•fin•er, n. [ countable] See -fin-.
