define
Example Sentences
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They debated whether to define Warsh as an inflation “hawk” — that is, pressing for higher interest rates to keep inflation in check — or a “dove” — advocating lower rates to spur economic growth.
From Los Angeles Times
Law 19.8 now clearly defines overthrows as intentional throws at the stumps, distinguishing them from ordinary misfields, which are not counted as overthrows.
From BBC
These vibrations produce distinct tones defined by two measurements, Mitman explained: an oscillation frequency and a damping time.
From Science Daily
Instead of using separate neural pathways to retrieve different types of information, the brain appears to activate overlapping areas, a finding that could change how memory is defined and studied.
From Science Daily
"If it's necessary to exchange ideas in a meeting to define a transition timeline, it will happen," she said according to a transcript.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.