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define
verb
-
define
,
defining
,
defines
,
defined
to
state
the
exact
meaning
of
a
word
or
phrase
•
The
teacher
asked
the
class
to
define
the
word
“
ecosystem
.”
The
teacher
asked
the
class
to
define
the
word
“
ecosystem
.”
•
Please
define
“
photosynthesis
”
in
one
clear
sentence
.
Please
define
“
photosynthesis
”
in
one
clear
sentence
.
From
Latin
“
dēfīnīre
”
meaning
“
to
set
bounds
,
limit
,
explain
,”
formed
from
“
dē-
” (
completely
)
+
“
fīnīre
” (
to
bound
,
limit
).
verb
-
define
,
defining
,
defines
,
defined
to
describe
something
clearly
so
that
its
nature
,
limits
,
or
purpose
are
understood
•
The
constitution
defines
the
powers
of
each
branch
of
government
.
The
constitution
defines
the
powers
of
each
branch
of
government
.
•
Clear
goals
define
the
direction
of
the
project
.
Clear
goals
define
the
direction
of
the
project
.
verb
-
define
,
defining
,
defines
,
defined
to
make
the
edges
,
shape
,
or
details
of
something
clear
and
noticeable
•
Strong
lighting
defined
the
actor
’
s
silhouette
against
the
backdrop
.
Strong
lighting
defined
the
actor
’
s
silhouette
against
the
backdrop
.
•
The
sculptor
used
fine
tools
to
define
the
statue
’
s
facial
features
.
The
sculptor
used
fine
tools
to
define
the
statue
’
s
facial
features
.
