determine the essential quality of

[ Syn: specify , delineate , delimit , delimitate ]

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

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

[ Syn: delineate ]

decide upon or fix definitely; fix the variables; specify the parameters

[ Syn: specify , set , determine , fix , limit ]