define meaning and definition

DEFINE verb

Definition of define (verb)

1. determine the essential quality of
   • synonyms: delimit, delimitate, delineate, specify
2. give a definition for the meaning of a word
   • "Define `sadness'"
3. determine the nature of
   • "What defines a good wine?"
4. show the form or outline of
   • "The tree was clearly defined by the light"; "The camera could define the smallest object"
   • synonyms: delineate
5. decide upon or fix definitely
   • "fix the variables"; "specify the parameters"
   • synonyms: determine, fix, limit, set, specify