Англо-русский Русско-английский биологический словарь - define
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define
давать определение, определять
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1. определять, давать (точное) определение to define a term —- определить термин 2. характеризовать; определять, устанавливать to define one's position —- определить (высказать) свое отношение to define a problem —- формулировать задачу to define smb.'s duties —- очертить (установить) круг чьих-л. обязанностей the powers of a judge are defined by law —- обязанности (полномочия) судьи устанавливаются (определяются) законом 3. характеризовать; составлять отличительное свойство the properties that define this species are... —- отличительными особенностями этого (биологического) вида являются ... 4. очерчивать, ограничивать, устанавливать границы to define the boundary between two countries —- установить границу между двумя странами three joined buildings defined a courtyard —- три соединенных друг с другом здания образовывали внутренний двор 5. выделять, делать рельефным the tree was defined against the sky —- дерево вырисовывалось на фоне неба 6. задавать (величину) ...Новый большой англо-русский словарь
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v. 1) определять, давать определение (as) You can define the word difficult as not easy. In the contract agreed between the union and the employers, overtime is defined as work after 6 p. m. on weekdays, and anytime on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. 2) давать характеристику 3) устанавливать значение (слова и т.п.) 4) очерчивать, обозначать ...Англо-русский словарь
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гл. определять, давать определение, характеризовать, устанавливать, очерчивать - define an order - define one's position - define the boundary between two countries Syn: characterize DEFINE 1) определять 2) устанавливать значение – to define a claim – to define an inventive idea – to define the scope of the invention ...Англо-русский Русско-английский экономический словарь
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v.tr. 1 give the exact meaning of (a word etc.). 2 describe or explain the scope of (define one's position). 3 make clear, esp. in outline (well-defined image). 4 mark out the boundary or limits of. 5 (of properties) make up the total character of. Derivatives definable adj. definer n. Etymology: ME f. OF definer ult. f. L definire (as DE-, finire finish, f. finis end) ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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verb (~d; defining) Etymology: Middle English, from Latin definire, from de- + finire to limit, end, from finis boundary, end Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. a. to determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning of whatever ~s us as human b. to discover and set forth the meaning of (as a word) c. to create on a computer ~ a window ~ a procedure 2. a. to fix or mark the limits of ; demarcate rigidly ~d property lines b. to make distinct, clear, or detailed especially in outline the issues aren't too well ~d 3. characterize, distinguish you ~ yourself by the choices you make — Denison University Bulletin intransitive verb to make a definition • ~ment noun • ~r noun ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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(defines, defining, defined) Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English. 1. If you define something, you show, describe, or state clearly what it is and what its limits are, or what it is like. We were unable to define what exactly was wrong with him... He was asked to define his concept of cool. VERB: V wh, V n • defined ...a party with a clearly defined programme and strict rules of membership. = delineated ADJ: usu adv ADJ 2. If you define a word or expression, you explain its meaning, for example in a dictionary. Collins English Dictionary defines a workaholic as ‘a person obsessively addicted to work’. VERB: V n as n ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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~ v 1 to describe something correctly and thoroughly (the ability to define clients' needs | define sth clearly/precisely) (The powers of the President are clearly defined in the Constitution.) 2 to explain exactly the meaning of a particular word or idea (Each of us might define the concept of freedom in a very different way. | define sth as) (The dictionary defines it as `a narrow passage'. | define sth loosely/broadly (=define something in a way that is less exact)) 3 to show the edge or shape of something clearly (sharply/clearly defined) (sharply defined footprints in the fresh snow) 4 to have particular features or qualities that make you different or separate from other people or things (define sth as) (Which qualities define us as human?) - definable adj ...Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
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- c.1380, from O.Fr. definir "to end, terminate, determine," from L. definire "to limit, determine, explain," from de- "completely" + finire "to bound, limit," from finis "boundary." Definite means "defined, clear, precise, unmistakable;" definitive means "having the character of finality." ...Английский Этимологический словарь
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