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define in Italian

define in Italian is definire, determinare, descrivere — define means to state clearly what a word, phrase, or symbol means.

define in Italian

definire
verb
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
determinare
verb
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
definire
verb
definire
verb
To describe, explain, or make definite and clear; used to request the listener or other person to elaborate or explain more clearly his or her intended meaning of a word or expression.
descrivere
verb
To describe, explain, or make definite and clear; used to request the listener or other person to elaborate or explain more clearly his or her intended meaning of a word or expression.

What does "define" mean?

  1. verb To state clearly what a word, phrase, or symbol means.
    "The dictionary defines "empathy" as understanding another person's feelings."
  2. verb To describe the essential nature or limits of something clearly.
    "Her early novels defined an entire literary movement."

define in a sentence

  • The dictionary defines "empathy" as understanding another person's feelings.
  • Can you define what you mean by "success"?
  • Her early novels defined an entire literary movement.
  • The contract clearly defines each party's responsibilities.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "define" in Italian?

"define" in Italian is definire, determinare, descrivere. define means: To state clearly what a word, phrase, or symbol means.

How do you use "define" in a sentence?

Example: "The dictionary defines "empathy" as understanding another person's feelings." In Italian, "define" is definire, determinare, descrivere.

Are there other ways to say "define" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "define": definire, determinare, descrivere.

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