• Define

  A definition is a statement of the meaning of a term (a word, phrase, or other set of symbols). Definitions can be classified into two large categories, intensional definitions (which try to give the essence of a term) and extensional definitions (which proceed by listing the objects that a term describes). Another important category of definitions is the class of ostensive definitions, which convey the meaning of a term by pointing out examples. A term may have many different senses and multiple meanings, and thus require multiple definitions.In mathematics, a definition is used to give a precise meaning to a new term, instead of describing a pre-existing term. Definitions and axioms are the basis on which all of modern mathematics is constructed.

• Define (verb)

  To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.

  “the defining power of an optical instrument”

• Define (verb)

  To settle, decide an argument etc. 16th-17th c.

• Define (verb)

  To express the essential nature of something.

  “I define myself as a techno-anarchist.”

• Define (verb)

  To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.

  “The textbook defined speed as velocity divided by time.”

• Define (verb)

  To describe, explain, or make definite and clear.

• Define (verb)

  To demark sharply the outlines or limits of an area or concept.

  “to define the legal boundaries of a property”

• Define (verb)

  To establish the referent of a term or notation.

• Define (noun)

  A kind of macro in source code that replaces one text string with another wherever it occurs.

• Specify (verb)

  To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.

• Specify (verb)

  To include in a specification.

• Specify (verb)

  To bring about a specific result.

• Specify (verb)

  To speak explicitly or in detail (often used with of).

• Define (verb)

  state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of

  “the contract will seek to define the client’s obligations”

• Define (verb)

  give the meaning of (a word or phrase), especially in a dictionary

  “the dictionary defines it as ‘a type of pasture’”

• Define (verb)

  make up or establish the character or essence of

  “for some, the football club defines their identity”

• Define (verb)

  mark out the boundary or limits of

  “the river defines the park’s boundary”

• Define (verb)

  make clear the outline of; delineate

  “she defined her eyes by applying eyeshadow to her eyelids”

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