defined; defining
Definition of define
1a
: 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
computing
: to create with established rules or parameters
define a window define a procedure
2a
: 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 sense 1a)
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The first known use of define was in the 14th century
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