Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - define
Define
define
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)
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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. to determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning of , to discover and set forth the meaning of (as a word), to create on a computer , 2. to fix or mark the limits of ; demarcate , to make distinct, clear, or detailed especially in outline , characterize, distinguish , intransitive verb to make a definition, ~ment noun ~r noun ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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