De Fine Dih FYN , Transitive Verb, -Fined, Ing-Fito

define

de|fine «dih FYN», transitive verb, -fined, |ing-fito.

1. to make clear the meaning of; explain: A dictionary defines words. SYNONYM(S): interprto.

2. to make clear; make distinct: The shadow defined the shape of the buildinto

3. to fix; settle: The powers of the courts are defined by law. The laws define what are the rights to use and to enjoy and to dispose of property (Atlantic). SYNONYM(S): establish, specito.

4. to settle the limits of: The boundary between the United States and Canada is defined by treaty. The surveyor defined the boundaries of the property. SYNONYM(S): circumscrito.

5. to be a distinguishing feature of; characterize: Perseverance usually defines success.

[< Middle Fredéfinirdéfinir < Latin dēfīnīre to limit < dē- completely + fīnīre to bound nisfīnis a bound, limit]

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