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define in WordNet English dictionary
verb
give a definition for the meaning of a word
"Define `sadness'"
define
decide upon or fix definitely
"fix the variables"; "specify the parameters"
specify
set
determine
define
fix
limit
determine the essential quality of
specify
define
delineate
delimit
delimitate
determine the nature of
"What defines a good wine?"
define
show the form or outline of
"The tree was clearly defined by the light"; "The camera could define the smallest object"
define
delineate
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