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 de·fine /dɪˈfaɪn/
 (vt.)定義,解釋,下定義,限定,規定

 define
 界定; 設定

 define
 預先定義的

 define
 定義

 De·fine v. t. [imp. & p. p. Defined p. pr. & vb. n. Defining.]
 1. To fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end. “To define controversies.”
 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).

 De·fine v. i. To determine; to decide. [Obs.]
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 define
      v 1: give a definition for the meaning of a word; "Define
           `sadness'"
      2: determine the essential quality of [syn: specify, delineate,
          delimit, delimitate]
      3: determine the nature of; "What defines a good wine?"
      4: delineate the form or outline of; "The tree was clearly
         defined by the light"; "The camera could define the
         smallest object" [syn: delineate]