defined

• يصف شيئًا له حدود أو معالم واضحة، أو قيمة أو معنى محدد ومُعيَّن بدقة. ويُستعمل أيضًا لما تم تحديده أو توضيحه بشكل قاطع.

Describes something that is clearly outlined, marked, or established with distinct boundaries or meaning.

1. Clearly described or explainedB1formal

   Having a clear and precise meaning or description.

   مُحَدَّد

   • The terms of the contract are clearly defined.
   • Each role in the team is well defined.
   • The problem is not yet fully defined.

   المرادفاتcleardelineateddistinctexplicitformulatedprecisespecificstatedunambiguous

   الأضدادambiguousequivocalhazyimpreciseindefiniteobscureunclearvague

2. Having clear boundaries or shapeB2formal

   Having a distinct outline or shape that is easy to see.

   مُحَدَّدُ المَعالِم

   • The mountain had a sharply defined peak against the sky.
   • Her muscles were well defined after months of training.
   • The edges of the shadow were sharply defined.

   المرادفاتclearcrispdelineateddistinctoutlinedsharp

   الأضدادamorphousblurryfuzzyindefiniteobscureunclearvague

• فعل يُستخدم لتحديد طبيعة شيء أو حدوده أو معناه تحديدًا دقيقًا، أو لوصف خصائصه وتمييزه.

A verb used to state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of something.

1. State the meaningA2formal

   To explain or state the precise meaning of a word, phrase, or concept.

   حدّد المعنى

   • The dictionary defines 'love' as a strong affection.
   • Can you define the term 'photosynthesis'?
   • The teacher asked the students to define the key vocabulary words.

   المرادفاتclarifydescribeelucidateexplainexpoundglossinterpretparaphrasespell out

   الأضدادconfuseequivocateobscure

2. Mark the limitsB2formal

   To mark out the boundaries or limits of something.

   تحديد الحدود

   • The river defines the border between the two countries.
   • Clear rules define the scope of the project.
   • The contract defines the responsibilities of each party.

   المرادفاتboundcircumscribedelimitdelineatedemarcatemark off

3. Characterize or distinguishB2formal

   To be a characteristic or distinctive feature of someone or something.

   يُميّز أو يَخُصّ

   • Her dedication defines her as a leader.
   • The unique architecture defines the city's skyline.
   • What defines a successful career in your opinion?

   المرادفاتcharacterizedistinguishmarktypify