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Learn to pronounce def·i·ni·tion

/ˌdefəˈniSHən/
noun
  1. a statement of the exact meaning of a word, especially in a dictionary.
    "a dictionary definition of the verb"
  2. the degree of distinctness in outline of an object, image, or sound, especially of an image in a photograph or on a screen.
    "the clarity and definition of pictures can be aided by using computer graphics"
    synonyms: clarity, clearness, visibility, precision, sharpness, crispness, acuteness, distinctness, resolution, focus, contrast

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May 12, 2023 · The meaning of DEFINE is to determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning of. How to use define in a sentence.
define ; to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.): They disagreed on how to define “liberal.” ; to explain or identify the nature or essential ...
to describe the meaning of something, esp. a word, or to explain something more clearly so that it can be understood: How would you define “jaded”?
1. to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.) · 2. to explain or identify the nature or essential qualities of; describe · 3. to fix or lay down ...
On this page you'll find 146 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to define, such as: characterize, construe, decide, delineate, describe, and designate.
1. to describe clearly and exactly what something is. No one has defined the scope of the project. · 2. to explain the meaning of a word · 3. to show the shape of ...
He/she/it: defines
Past participle: defined
/dɪˈfaɪn/ ; determine. fix in scope; fix the boundaries of ; redefine. give a new or different definition to.
To describe, explain, or make definite and clear; used to request the listener or other person to elaborate or explain more clearly his or her intended meaning ...
define · ​. to say or explain what the meaning of a word or phrase is · ​. to describe or show the nature or range of somebody/something · ​to make or establish ...
Present simple I / you / we / they define: /dɪˈfaɪn/ /dɪˈfaɪn/
Past participle defined: /dɪˈfaɪnd/ /dɪˈfaɪnd/
He / she / it defines: /dɪˈfaɪnz/ /dɪˈfaɪnz/
definede‧fine /dɪˈfaɪn/ ○○○ S2 W2 AWL verb [transitive] · 1 DESCRIBEto describe something correctly and thoroughly, and to say what standards, limits, ...