defining

• اسم يدل على عملية تحديد شكل شيء أو حدوده أو طبيعته أو ماهيته. ويشمل معاني التعريف والتحديد والرسم والإيضاح.

A noun referring to any process that serves to define the shape, boundaries, or essential nature of something.

1. Process of defining shapeC1formal

   Any process that serves to define the shape or outline of something.

   تحديد الشكل

   • The defining of the sculpture's form took several hours.
   • In architecture, the defining of a building's silhouette is crucial.
   • The artist focused on the defining of the figure's contours.

   المرادفاتcontouringdelineationtracing

• 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