defining
dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ
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Definition of defining - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
languageprocess of describing essential qualities
  • The defining of the character's traits was insightful.
characterizing describing outlining
2.
clarificationact of making clear or distinct
  • The defining of terms was crucial for the agreement..
clarification elucidation explanation
3.
geometryTECH.act of determining the shape or boundariesTECH.
  • The defining of the garden's edges was crucial.
delineating demarcating outlining

Adjective

1.
establishing natureserving to establish the nature of something
  • The defining feature of the car is its speed.
characteristic definitive determinative
2.
distinguishingserving to distinguish or set apart
  • Her defining trait is her kindness.
characteristic distinctive
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Expressions with defining

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time marking significant change or decision
The protest became a defining moment in the movement's history.
clause that provides essential information about the noun
A defining relative clause gives essential information about the noun.

Origin of defining

Latin, definire (to limit)

Terms with defining included in their meaning

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language
process of defining or making something clear
planning process
the process of identifying and defining objectives to achieve
culture
cultural norms defining acceptable conduct
heritage items
collection of arts, architecture, etc. defining a region's culture
career
overall set of qualities defining someone in their work role
act of change
act of defining something again or differently
document
formal document defining rights or purposes
defining feature
special quality that shows what something is known for

Examples of defining in a sentence

  • Defining the project's scope was the first step.
  • The defining of roles helped the team work better.
  • Defining the project scope was the first step.
  • The defining of the plot took hours.
  • Defining the area was the first step.
  • Her defining moment came when she won the award.

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  1. French:définition, déterminant, ...
  2. German:Definieren, prägend, ...
  3. Italian:definizione, determinante, ...
  4. Spanish:definición, definitorio, ...
  5. Portuguese:definição, definidor, ...
  6. Chinese:定义, 决定性的, ...
  7. Japanese:定義, 決定的な, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعْرِيف, مُمَيِّز, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַגְדָּרָה, מַגְדִּיר, ...
  10. Russian:определение, определяющий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:визначення, визначальний, ...
  12. Hindi:परिभाषण, विशिष्ट, ...
define
dɪˈfaɪn

Definition of define - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
languagestate the meaning of a word or phrase
  • Can you define 'happiness' for me?
explain interpret
2.
descriptiondescribe the essential nature or qualities of something
  • The report aims to define the problem clearly.
delineate describe explain
3.
precisiondecide or fix something with precision
  • The committee will define the rules for the competition.
determine establish specify
4.
artRaredelineate the form or outline of an objectRare
  • The artist used light to define the edges of the sculpture.
describe outline
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Origin of define

Latin, definire (to limit)

Examples of define in a sentence

  • The dictionary will define unfamiliar words for you.
  • Can you define what success means to you?
  • The dictionary will define unfamiliar terms.
  • We need to define the project's scope before starting.
  • The architect will define the building's dimensions precisely.
  • She used a pencil to define the contours of the drawing.

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  1. French:définir, décrire, ...
  2. German:definieren, beschreiben, ...
  3. Italian:definire, descrivere, ...
  4. Spanish:definir, caracterizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:definir, caracterizar, ...
  6. Chinese:定义, 描述, ...
  7. Japanese:定義する, 描写する, ...
  8. Arabic:عَرَّفَ, حَدَّدَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַגְדִּיר, לְהַגְדִּיר, ...
  10. Russian:определять, описать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:визначати, визначити, ...
  12. Hindi:अर्थ बताना, वर्णन करना, ...
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