To state the exact meaning of a word or concept. To mark the limits or boundaries of something.
From Old French definer, from Latin dēfīnīre, meaning "to limit, set boundaries," from dē- (completely) + fīnīre (to bound, finish), from fīnis (end, limit). Defining is setting complete boundaries around meaning.
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