v. 25B6; verb
the dictionary defines it succinctly : EXPLAIN, expound, interpret, elucidate, describe, clarify; give the meaning of, put into words.
he defined the limits of the middle class : DETERMINE, establish, fix, specify, designate, decide, stipulate, set out; demarcate, delineate.
the farm buildings defined against the fields : OUTLINE, delineate, silhouette.