defining

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее любой процесс, который служит для определения формы, границ или сущности чего-либо.esSustantivo que designa cualquier proceso que sirve para fijar la forma, los límites o la esencia de algo.frNom désignant tout processus qui sert à définir la forme, les limites ou l'essence de quelque chose.deSubstantiv, das jeden Vorgang bezeichnet, der dazu dient, die Form, die Grenzen oder das Wesen von etwas zu bestimmen.ptSubstantivo que designa qualquer processo que serve para determinar a forma, os limites ou a essência de algo.zh名词，指用于确定某事物的形式、边界或本质的任何过程。arاسم يدل على عملية تحديد شكل شيء أو حدوده أو طبيعته أو ماهيته. ويشمل معاني التعريف والتحديد والرسم والإيضاح.

1. Process of defining shape C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОпределение формыesDefinición de la formafrdéfinition de la formedeFormbestimmungptDefinição de formazh定形arتحديد الشكل

   Synonyms: contouringdelineationtracing

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

ruГлагол, используемый для точного указания или описания природы, границ или значения чего-либо.esVerbo que se usa para indicar o explicar de manera precisa la naturaleza, los límites o el significado de algo; también puede significar establecer o fijar algo, o caracterizar algo.frVerbe utilisé pour indiquer ou décrire précisément la nature, les limites ou la signification de quelque chose, ou pour établir clairement les caractéristiques d'un concept, d'un terme ou d'une situation.deEin 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.ptVerbo usado para indicar ou descrever com precisão a natureza, os limites ou o significado de algo; também pode significar estabelecer algo de forma clara ou fixar limites.zh动词，用于精确说明或描述某事物的性质、范围或含义；也可表示明确界定、规定或阐明。arفعل يُستخدم لتحديد طبيعة شيء أو حدوده أو معناه تحديدًا دقيقًا، أو لوصف خصائصه وتمييزه.

1. State the meaning A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОпределитьesdefinir (un concepto o palabra)frdéfinir (sens : énoncer le sens)deDefinierenptDefinirzh定义arحدّد المعنى

   Synonyms: clarifydescribeelucidateexplainexpoundglossinterpretparaphrasespell out

   Antonyms: confuseequivocateobscure

2. Mark the limits B2 formal

   To mark out the boundaries or limits of something.

   • 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.

   ruОпределять границыesDelimitarfrdélimiterdeGrenzen festlegenptDefinir limiteszh界定界限arتحديد الحدود

   Synonyms: boundcircumscribedelimitdelineatedemarcatemark off

3. Characterize or distinguish B2 formal

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

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

   ruОпределятьescaracterizar, distinguirfrcaractériser, distinguerdeBestimmenptDefinirzh界定arيُميّز أو يَخُصّ

   Synonyms: characterizedistinguishmarktypify

• defined past participle
• defined past simple
• defining present participle
• defines third person singular