define

Meanings

• determine the essential quality of
• give a definition for the meaning of a word
  • "Define `sadness'"
• determine the nature of
  • "What defines a good wine?"
• show the form or outline of
  • "The tree was clearly defined by the light"
  • "The camera could define the smallest object"
• decide upon or fix definitely

Synonyms

delimit, delimitate, delineate, determine, fix, limit, set, specify