Meaning ofdefinein English

Verb

1. to determine something precisely; mark its boundaries
   The committee will define the scope of the project.
2. to express the essence of something
   The artist tried to define the character's personality through subtle expressions.
3. to state the meaning of a term
   The dictionary will define each word with its pronunciation.
4. to clarify or explain a concept
   The professor tried to define the complex theory in simple terms.
5. to establish boundaries or limits; clarify
   The team will define the project's objectives to ensure everyone is on the same page.
6. to resolve or settle disagreements; make decisions
   The council will define the dispute by listening to both sides and making a fair decision.
7. to assign meaning to a term (in mathematics)
   The mathematician will define the variable in the equation to solve for the unknown value.