defined

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

ruОписывает что-то, что имеет четкие очертания, границы или установленное значение.esDescribe algo que tiene límites o contornos claros, o cuyo significado o valor está claramente establecido.frQui a des contours nets, des limites précises ou une valeur clairement établie ; qui est déterminé de façon explicite.deBeschreibt etwas, das klare Umrisse, Grenzen oder einen festgelegten Wert hat; auch etwas, das genau bestimmt oder eindeutig festgelegt ist.ptDescreve algo que tem contornos, limites ou forma bem marcados, ou algo que foi estabelecido, determinado ou especificado com clareza.zh指某事物具有清晰的轮廓、明确的界限或已确定的意义；也指被清楚地说明或规定。arيصف شيئًا له حدود أو معالم واضحة، أو قيمة أو معنى محدد ومُعيَّن بدقة. ويُستعمل أيضًا لما تم تحديده أو توضيحه بشكل قاطع.

1. Clearly described or explained B1 formal

   Having a clear and precise meaning or description.

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

   ruОпределённыйesDefinido (claramente descrito o explicado)frdéfini, clairement décritdeDefiniertptDefinidozh明确的arمُحَدَّد

   同义词: cleardelineateddistinctexplicitformulatedprecisespecificstatedunambiguous

   反义词: ambiguousequivocalhazyimpreciseindefiniteobscureunclearvague

2. Having clear boundaries or shape B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЧётко очерченныйesdefinidofrdéfini, aux contours netsdeKlar umrissenptBem definidozh轮廓清晰的arمُحَدَّدُ المَعالِم

   同义词: clearcrispdelineateddistinctoutlinedsharp

   反义词: amorphousblurryfuzzyindefiniteobscureunclearvague

• more defined comparative form
• most defined superlative form

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

   同义词: clarifydescribeelucidateexplainexpoundglossinterpretparaphrasespell out

   反义词: 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

   同义词: 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

   同义词: characterizedistinguishmarktypify

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