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DEFINE

(verb, noun)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Define.

How to pronounce define:

US

Define - as a verb

Determine the essential quality of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delimit10delimitate13delineate10specify17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give a definition for the meaning of a word

Example: "Define `sadness'"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
define10determine12fix13limit7set3specify17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Determine the nature of

Example: "What defines a good wine?"

Show the form or outline of

Example: "The tree was clearly defined by the light"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delineate10

Decide upon or fix definitely

Example: "Fix the variables"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
determine12fix13limit7set3specify17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
choose11pick outselect8take8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Define - as a noun

A kind of macro in source code that replaces one text string with another wherever it occurs.

Example Sentences

"Please define the word "apple"."
"Can you define the term "democracy"?"
"The dictionary will define the term for you."
"I need you to define your role in this project."
"He couldn't clearly define his objectives."
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Word Game Points

Is DEFINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, define is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEFINE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DEFINE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, define is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEFINE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DEFINE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, define is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEFINE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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