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Define v. t. (past & past part. defined; pres. part. defining)

To fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end. "To define controversies."

To determine or clearly exhibit the boundaries of; to mark the limits of; as, to define the extent of a kingdom or country.

To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly; as, the defining power of an optical instrument. "Rings... very distinct and well defined."

To determine the precise signification of; to fix the meaning of; to describe accurately; to explain; to expound or interpret; as, to define a word, a phrase, or a scientific term. "They define virtue to be life ordered according to nature."

Define v. i. To determine; to decide. (Obs.)

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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