Definition of define
defined;
defining
1 a
: to determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning of
- whatever defines us as human
b
: to discover and set forth the meaning of (something, such as a word)
- how the dictionary defines "grotesque"
c
: to create on a computer
- define a window
- define a procedure
2 a
: to fix or mark the limits of : demarcate
- rigidly defined property lines
b
: to make distinct, clear, or detailed especially in outline
- the issues aren't too well defined
- eyes defined by mascara
3
: characterize, distinguish
- you define yourself by the choices you make
- —Denison Univ. Bull.
- the moment that defined the campaign
: to make a definition (see definition 1a)
