define

Verb

• decide upon or fix definitely
  • fix the variables
    
  • specify the parameters
    

• show the form or outline of
  • The tree was clearly defined by the light
    
  • The camera could define the smallest object
    

• determine the nature of
  • What defines a good wine?
    

• give a definition for the meaning of a word
  • Define `sadness'
    

• determine the essential quality of

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  specify , set , determine , fix , limit , delineate , delimit , delimitate