define
de‧fine S2 W2 AC /dɪˈfaɪn/
verb [transitive]
the ability to define clients’ needs
The duties of the post are difficult to define.
clearly/well defined
The tasks will be clearly defined by the tutor.
define something as something
70% of the workers can be defined as low-paid.
2. to explain exactly the meaning of a particular word or idea ⇨ definition:
I’ll now try to define the term ‘popular culture’.
define something as something
A budget is defined as ‘a plan of action expressed in money terms’.
Define precisely what you mean by ‘crime’.
3. to show the edge or shape of something clearly ⇨ definition:
The bird has sharply defined black and rust markings.
—definable adjective
de‧fine S2 W2 AC /dɪˈfaɪn/
verb [transitive] Word Family: verb: define; noun: definition; adverb: definitely ≠ indefinitely; adjective: definite ≠ indefinite
Date: 1300-1400
Language: Old French
Origin: definer, from Latin definire, from finire 'to limit, end'
1. to describe something correctly and thoroughly, and to say what standards, limits, qualities etc it has that make it different from other things:Language: Old French
Origin: definer, from Latin definire, from finire 'to limit, end'
clearly/well defined
define something as something
2. to explain exactly the meaning of a particular word or idea ⇨ definition:
define something as something
3. to show the edge or shape of something clearly ⇨ definition:
—definable adjective