Definition of Define
Define
de·fine


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To state or explain the meaning of something clearly.

e.g. Can you define the term "artificial intelligence"?

(verb)
to describe or explain the nature or qualities of something, or to establish some aspect of its character;

e.g. This document will define the terms of our agreement. A person's experiences often define their personality.

(verb)
to mark out the limits, boundaries, or outlines of something, or broadly, to make it clearer and more distinct;

e.g. He built a fence to define the edges of his property. You should define the borders of the page by filling them in with a darker color.



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  • "When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself." -- Wayne Walter Dyer



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