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Definition define in British English

define verb

[transitive] verb
/dɪˈfaɪn/
1

to describe clearly and exactly what something is

Example

No one has defined the scope of the project.

Example

The responsibilities of each team member need to be clearly defined.

Synonyms and related words
describe define illustrate
2

to explain the meaning of a word

Example

Defining the word 'love' can be very difficult.

Example

Manual work is broadly defined as work that you do with your hands.

Synonyms and related words
explain define put across
3

to show the shape of something

Synonyms and related words
describe define illustrate
4

to be a feature or quality that shows exactly what someone or something is like

Example

It is his work that really defines him.

Example

the high winds that define a storm as a hurricane

Synonyms and related words
feature enter into characterize
Definition define in British English