Associations to the word «Define»

Wiktionary

DEFINE, verb. To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
DEFINE, verb. (obsolete) To settle, decide (an argument etc.). [16th-17th c.]
DEFINE, verb. To express the essential nature of something.
DEFINE, verb. To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.
DEFINE, verb. To describe, explain, or make definite and clear.
DEFINE, verb. To demark sharply the outlines or limits of an area or concept.
DEFINE, verb. (mathematics) To establish the referent of a term or notation.
DEFINE, noun. (computing) (programming) A kind of macro in source code that replaces one text string with another wherever it occurs.

Dictionary definition

DEFINE, verb. Determine the essential quality of.
DEFINE, verb. Give a definition for the meaning of a word; "Define `sadness'".
DEFINE, verb. Determine the nature of; "What defines a good wine?".
DEFINE, verb. Show the form or outline of; "The tree was clearly defined by the light"; "The camera could define the smallest object".
DEFINE, verb. Decide upon or fix definitely; "fix the variables"; "specify the parameters".

Wise words

Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.
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