Define

French Meaning

définir

déterminer

préciser

dessiner

English Meaning

  1. To state the precise meaning of (a word or sense of a word, for example).
  2. 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.
  3. To delineate the outline or form of: gentle hills that were defined against the sky.
  4. To specify distinctly: define the weapons to be used in limited warfare.
  5. To give form or meaning to: "For him, a life is defined by action” ( Jay Parini).
  6. To make or write a definition.