defined

• Beschreibt etwas, das klare Umrisse, Grenzen oder einen festgelegten Wert hat; auch etwas, das genau bestimmt oder eindeutig festgelegt ist.

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.

   Definiert

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

   Synonymecleardelineateddistinctexplicitformulatedprecisespecificstatedunambiguous

   Antonymeambiguousequivocalhazyimpreciseindefiniteobscureunclearvague

2. Having clear boundaries or shapeB2formal

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

   Klar umrissen

   • 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.

   Synonymeclearcrispdelineateddistinctoutlinedsharp

   Antonymeamorphousblurryfuzzyindefiniteobscureunclearvague

• Ein Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Natur, die Grenzen oder die Bedeutung von etwas genau anzugeben oder zu beschreiben. Es kann auch bedeuten, etwas festzulegen oder eindeutig zu bestimmen.

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.

   Definieren

   • 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.

   Synonymeclarifydescribeelucidateexplainexpoundglossinterpretparaphrasespell out

   Antonymeconfuseequivocateobscure

2. Mark the limitsB2formal

   To mark out the boundaries or limits of something.

   Grenzen festlegen

   • 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.

   Synonymeboundcircumscribedelimitdelineatedemarcatemark off

3. Characterize or distinguishB2formal

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

   Bestimmen

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

   Synonymecharacterizedistinguishmarktypify