define: 意味と定義

To state the precise meaning of (a word or sense of a word, for example).

To describe the nature or basic qualities of; explain: define the properties of a new drug; a study that defines people according to their median incomes.

To delineate the outline or form of: gentle hills that were defined against the sky.

To specify distinctly: define the weapons to be used in limited warfare.

To give form or meaning to: "For him, a life is defined by action” ( Jay Parini).

To make or write a definition.