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adjective
- 1. having a definite outline or specification; precisely marked or stated: "defined boundaries"
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DEFINED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of define 2. to say what the meaning of something, especially a…. Learn more.
The meaning of DEFINE is to determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning of. How to use define in a sentence.
DEFINE definition: 1. to say what the meaning of something, especially a word, is: 2. to explain and describe the…. Learn more.
Defined definition: determined, fixed, or clearly marked out as to extent, outline, or form. See examples of DEFINED used in a sentence.
to explain and describe the meaning and exact limits of something: Your rights and responsibilities are defined in the citizens ' charter. Your role in the project will be strictly defined (= limited to particular areas). be defined by I'd hate to feel that I was defined by (= that my life got its meaning and importance only from) my job.
Define definition: to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.). See examples of DEFINE used in a sentence.
Definition of 'defined' defined. (dɪfaɪnd ) adjective [usually adverb ADJECTIVE] If something is clearly defined or strongly defined, its outline is clear or strong. A clearly defined track now leads down to the valley. Here the path is less defined. She had a strongly defined chin, a high forehead, and light grey eyes.
Definition of define verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a. To state the precise meaning of (a word or sense of a word, for example). b. 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. 2. a. To make clear the outline or form of; delineate: gentle hills that were defined against the sky. b.
1. verb. If you define something, you show, describe, or state clearly what it is and what its limits are, or what it is like. We were unable to define what exactly was wrong with him. [VERB wh] He was asked to define his concept of cool. [VERB noun] defined adjective [usually adverb ADJECTIVE]
