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verb (v)

• determine the essential quality of(verb.stative)

  Synonym:
  delimit, delimitate, delineate, specify
  

  source: wordnet30
• give a definition for the meaning of a word(verb.communication)

  Example:
  Define `sadness'.
  

  source: wordnet30
• determine the nature of(verb.stative)

  Example:
  What defines a good wine?.
  

  source: wordnet30
• show the form or outline of(verb.stative)

  Example:
  The tree was clearly defined by the light.
  The camera could define the smallest object.
  

  Synonym:
  delineate
  

  source: wordnet30
• decide upon or fix definitely(verb.communication)

  Synonym:
  determine, fix, limit, set, specify
  

  source: wordnet30
• To fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end.(verb)

  source: webster1913
• To determine; to decide.(verb)

  source: webster1913