defining
intermediateB2/dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/ · de-fi-ning
to state the meaning of (a word or phrase); to explain or identify the essence of something.
Meanings
to state the meaning of (a word or phrase); to explain or identify the essence of something.
کسی لفظ یا فقرے کا معنی بیان کرنا؛ کسی چیز کی اصل کو سمجھانا یا شناخت کرنا۔
تعریف کرنا
tareef karna
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- defining moment
- defining characteristics
- defining feature
Example Sentences
The teacher spent the whole class defining key terms.
استاد نے پوری کلاس میں اہم اصطلاحات کی تعریف کرنے میں گزار دی۔
Ustaad ne poori class mein ahem istilahat ki tareef karne mein guzar di.
Defining our goals clearly will help us stay focused.
ہمارے مقاصد کی وضاحت کرنا ہمیں توجہ مرکوز رکھنے میں مدد دے گا۔
Hamare maqasid ki wazahat karna humein tawajjo markaz rakhne mein madad de ga.
The artist was defining her style through her latest paintings.
فنکار اپنی جدید پینٹنگز کے ذریعے اپنا انداز بیان کر رہی تھی۔
Fankar apni jadeed paintings ke zariye apna andaaz bayan kar rahi thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of defining as 'defining the line', where you clarify what something is.
Imagine drawing a line around a concept to illustrate what it is.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جہاں سوچ وہیں عمل
Jahan soch wahin amal
Where there is thought, there is action.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "definire" — to limit, to determine
First known use: 15th century
The word 'defining' has evolved from the Latin 'definire', which has undergone changes through Middle English before reaching its modern form.