define
intermediateB1/dɪˈfaɪn/ · de-fine
To state the meaning of a word or phrase; to explain the nature or scope of something.
Meanings
To state the meaning of a word or phrase; to explain the nature or scope of something.
کسی لفظ یا جملے کے معنی بیان کرنا؛ کسی چیز کی نوعیت یا دائرہ کار کی وضاحت کرنا۔
تعریف کرنا
ta'reef karna
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- define a term
- define a concept
- define boundaries
Example Sentences
The teacher asked the students to define the term 'ecology'.
اساتذہ نے طلباء سے 'حیاتیاتی' کا مطلب بیان کرنے کو کہا۔
Aasatza ne talaba se 'hayatiyati' ka matlab bayan karne ko kaha.
It's important to define the boundaries of your research.
اپنی تحقیق کی حدود کو واضح کرنا ضروری ہے۔
Apni tahqiqat ki hudood ko wazeh karna zaroori hai.
In philosophy, it can be difficult to define consciousness.
فلسفہ میں، شعور کو واضح کرنا مشکل ہو سکتا ہے۔
Falsafah mein, shaoor ko wazeh karna mushkil ho sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Define has 'fin' in it, like finite, which is about limits.
Imagine a dictionary defining words clearly.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "definire" — to limit, set bounds to
First known use: 15th century
The word 'define' comes from the Latin 'definire', which is a combination of 'de-' (down, away) and 'finire' (to limit). It has evolved in English usage to refer broadly to the act of stating the meaning or nature of something.