definition of
define

[1] #1 define v. [specify, delineate, delimit, delimitate] determine the essential quality of. wn

[2] #2 define v. give a definition for the meaning of a word; "Define 'sadness'". wn

[3] #3 define v. determine the nature of; "What defines a good wine?". wn

[4] #4 define v. [delineate] show the form or outline of; "The tree was clearly defined by the light"; "The camera could define the smallest object". wn

[5] #5 define v. [specify, set, determine, fix, limit] decide upon or fix definitely; "fix the variables"; "specify the parameters". wn