Define | Mean of define in English Dictionary

/dɪˈfaɪn/

• Verb
• to explain the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.)
1. How would you define (the word) “grotesque”?
2. a term that is difficult to define
• to show or describe (someone or something) clearly and completely
1. The government study seeks to define urban poverty.
2. Her book aims to define acceptable social behavior.
3. He was defined by his passions. [=his passions showed what kind of person he was]
4. She believes that success should be defined in terms of health and happiness.
5. Tigers are broadly/loosely defined [=described very generally] as large cats.
6. He narrowly defines [=describes very specifically] a hero as someone who has earned a medal in battle.
• to show the shape, outline, or edge of (something) very clearly
1. That fence defines the far edge of the property.