define

Definition

  • v. give a definition for the meaning of a word
  • v. determine the nature of
  • v. show the form or outline of

Word forms

Past participle
defined
Present participle
defining
Past tense
defined
Third person singular
defines

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    To understand the topic better, we need to define the key terms.

  2. n.

    In programming, a function is defined as a block of code that performs a specific task.