Defining — synonyms, definition

1. defining (Noun)

1 synonym

shaping

1 definition

defining (Noun) — Any process serving to define the shape of something.

2 types of

physical process process

2. defining (Verb)

8 synonyms

delimitating delimiting delineating determining fixing limiting setting specifying

5 definitions

defining (Verb) — Determine the essential quality of.

defining (Verb) — Give a definition for the meaning of a word. ex. "Define 'sadness'"

defining (Verb) — Determine the nature of. ex. "What defines a good wine?"

defining (Verb) — Show the form or outline of. ex. "The camera could define the smallest object" ex. "The tree was clearly defined by the light"

defining (Verb) — Decide upon definitely; give a value. ex. "define the parameters"

8 types of

being characterising characterizing choosing picking out selecting showing taking

5 types

determining naming quantifying redefining resetting