defining Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun any process serving to define the shape of something
   shaping.
   
2. verb determine the essential quality of
   delineate; delimitate; delimit; specify; define.
   
3. verb give a definition for the meaning of a word
   define.
   
   • Define `sadness'
4. verb determine the nature of
   define.
   
   • What defines a good wine?
5. verb show the form or outline of
   delineate; define.
   
   • The tree was clearly defined by the light
   • The camera could define the smallest object
6. verb decide upon or fix definitely
   set; fix; limit; determine; specify; define.
   
   • fix the variables
   • specify the parameters

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