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Definition of: define
(di·fīn′) v.t. ·fined, ·fin·ing
1. To state the meaning of (a word or phrase).
2. To determine the limits of and specify exactly.
3. To determine and fix the boundaries of.
4. To show or bring out the form or outline of.
5. To constitute the definition of. See synonyms under INTERPRET. [<OF definer <L definire <de- down + finire finish <finis end]
—de·fin′a·ble adjective
—de·fin′er noun
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