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define in Russian

define in Russian is определи́ть, определя́ть, опи́сывать — define means to state clearly what a word, phrase, or symbol means.

define in Russian

определи́ть
verb
Pronounced: opredelit
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
определя́ть
verb
Pronounced: opredelyat
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
опи́сывать
verb
Pronounced: opisyvat
To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.
описа́ть
verb
Pronounced: opisat
To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.
определять
verb
Pronounced: opredelyat
To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.
опи́сывать
verb
Pronounced: opisyvat
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.
описа́ть
verb
Pronounced: opisat
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.
обозна́чить
verb
Pronounced: oboznachit
To demark sharply the outlines or limits of an area or concept.
обознача́ть
verb
Pronounced: oboznachat
To demark sharply the outlines or limits of an area or concept.

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."
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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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What is "define" in Russian?

"define" in Russian is определи́ть, определя́ть, опи́сывать. define means: To state clearly what a word, phrase, or symbol means.

How do you pronounce определи́ть?

"define" in Russian is определи́ть, pronounced "opredelit".

How do you use "define" in a sentence?

Example: "The dictionary defines "empathy" as understanding another person's feelings." In Russian, "define" is определи́ть, определя́ть, опи́сывать.

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

Yes — Russian has 7 translations listed for "define": определи́ть, определя́ть, опи́сывать, описа́ть, определять, обозна́чить.

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