defined

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past simple and past participle of

to say what the meaning of something, especially a word, is:

be defined as In the dictionary, "reality" is defined as "the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be".

define your terms Before I answer your question, could you define your terms a little more (= explain what you mean by the words you have used)?

to explain and describe the meaning and exact limits of something:

Your rights and responsibilities are defined in the citizens' charter.

Your role in the project will be strictly defined (= limited to particular areas).

be defined by I'd hate to feel that I was defined by (= that my life got its meaning and importance only from) my job.

to show clearly the edge or shape of something:

be defined against The outline of the castle on the hill was clearly defined against the evening sky.

I use a lip pencil to define my lips before applying lipstick.

A low wall defines the site.