give example of define?

Question

am looking for a example of define, i need to use it in my english subject...can you please help...more example the better. we just tackle naration and description.any idea?

Answer 1

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

specify:

determine the nature of; "What defines a good wine?"

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

A definition may be a statement of the essential properties of a certain thing, or a statement of equivalence between a term and that term's meaning. The two are not mutually exclusive, nor are they equivalent.



To stipulate the requirements for inclusion of an object, word, or situation in a category or class. Elements of one or both of the following must be included: (1) The characteristics of the words, objects, or situations that are included in the class or category. (2) The characteristics of the words, objects, or situations that are excluded in the class or category. To define is to set up criteria for classification.

Definitions call for concise, clear, authoritative meanings

. Details are not required, but boundaries or limitations of the definition should be cited. Keep in mind the class to which a thing belongs and whatever differentiates the particular object from all others in the class.

State meaning and identify essential qualities


Set forth the meaning or make something clear.

To specify the set of instructions associated with a procedure, as used in computer programming.

Present a clear, concise definition of the subject, noting the class to which the subject belongs and the characteristics that differentiate it from others in it's class.

determine the meaning of a word

Give a clear meaning of a word or concept; present its nature or essential qualities, including its limitations in certain contexts

give a brief and precise meaning of a word or phrase.

set down a precise meaning of a work or phrase, show that the distinctions inferred in the definition are necessary.

Answer 2

Please define what you mean. I would like for you to define that word. How do you define the main character of the story? To define something is to state the meaning of. If you can't define what you are saying, don't say it.