define

dɪˈfaɪn
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Translation of define into German

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Verb

tr.
1.

language

state the meaning of a word or phrase
  • Can you define 'happiness' for me?Kannst du mir 'Glück' definieren?
2.

description

describe the essential nature or qualities of something
  • The report aims to define the problem clearly.Der Bericht zielt darauf ab, das Problem klar zu definieren.
3.

precision

decide or fix something with precision
  • The committee will define the rules for the competition.Das Komitee wird die Regeln für den Wettbewerb festlegen.
4.

art

Rare
delineate the form or outline of an object
Rare
definieren umreißen
  • The artist used light to define the edges of the sculpture.Der Künstler nutzte Licht, um die Ränder der Skulptur zu definieren.
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Synonyms and analogies of define in English

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.

Translations of "define" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
definierenv.

Savory dishes and elegant décor define the essence of fine dining.

Raffinierte Gerichte und elegantes Dekor definieren das Wesen der Haute Cuisine.

festlegenv.

Here you can define the path including the file name yourself.

Sie können hierbei den Pfad inkl. des Dateinamens selbst festlegen.

bestimmenv.

He refused to let being a loser define how he viewed himself.

Er weigerte sich, seine Niederlage sein Selbstbild bestimmen zu lassen.

prägenv.

Some fear that rising authoritarianism could define the next new world order.

Manche befürchten, dass wachsender Autoritarismus die nächste neue Weltordnung prägen könnte.

bildenv.

We define our environmental and quality objectives in accordance with our policy.

Wir bilden unsere Umwelt- und Qualitätsziele im Zusammenhang mit unserer Politik aus.

hinterlegenv.

For example, you define formats that are used in addresses.

So hinterlegen Sie z.B. Formate, die in Adressen herangezogen werden.

beschreibenv.

There are several reasons people may define themselves as atheists.

Es gibt diverse Gründe, warum sich Personen selbst als Atheisten beschreiben.

angebenv.

Furthermore you can define for which databases it should run.

Weiterhin können Sie angeben, für welche Datenbanken er laufen soll.

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Other translations for define:

  • charakterisierenv.
  • betonenv.
  • umreißenv.
  • umgrenzenv.
  • fixierenv.

define: Examples and translations in context

Clarity in your vision helps define the path to success.

Klarheit in deiner Vision hilft, den Erfolgsweg zu definieren.

Every fiber bundle has specific attributes that define its mathematical character.

Jedes Faserbündel hat spezifische Attribute, die seinen mathematischen Charakter definieren.

An intellectual disability does not define a person's potential or talent.

Eine geistige Behinderung definiert nicht das Potenzial oder Talent einer Person.

A comfortable sofa and a gaming console define his perfect man cave.

Ein bequemer Sofa und eine Spielkonsole definieren seine perfekte Männerhöhle.

Artists often adhere to their specific styles, which define their work.

Künstler bleiben oft ihrem spezifischen Stil treu, der ihre Arbeit definiert.

Learning to live with illness didn't define me, but it shaped my life.

Mit der Krankheit zu leben, definierte mich nicht, aber es prägte mein Leben.

Each department should define its own key performance indicators for better accountability.

Jede Abteilung sollte ihre eigenen KPIs für eine bessere Verantwortlichkeit definieren.

These limiting dimensions define the size of the artwork we can display.

Diese begrenzenden Abmessungen definieren die Größe des Kunstwerks, das wir ausstellen können.

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