DEFINES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Define

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late Middle English (also in the sense ‘bring to an end’): from Old French definer, from a variant of Latin definire, from de- (expressing completion) + finire ‘finish’ (from finis ‘end’)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: dɪˈfʌɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of

Short Definition:

describe nature or meaning of

Examples:
  • the contract will seek to define the client's obligations
Definition:

mark out the boundary or limits of

Short Definition:

mark out boundary of

Examples:
  • the river defines the park's boundary

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