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"Define" in Spanish?

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"Define" in Spanish : Definir

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Pronunciation : De*fine"
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [OE. definer, usually, to end, to finish, F. d?finir to define, L. definire to limit, define; de- + finire to limit, end, finis boundary, limit, end. See Final, Finish.]
Definition : 1. To fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end. "To define controversies." Barrow.

2. To determine or clearly exhibit the boundaries of; to mark the limits of; as, to define the extent of a kingdom or country.

3. To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly; as, the defining power of an optical instrument. Rings . . . very distinct and well defined. Sir I. Newton.

4. To determine the precise signification of; to fix the meaning of; to describe accurately; to explain; to expound or interpret; as, to define a word, a phrase, or a scientific term. They define virtue to be life ordered according to nature. Robynson (More's Utopia).

t. [imp. & p. p. Defined; p. pr. & vb. n. Defining.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : De*fine"
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To determine; to decide. [Obs.]

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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

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