- present tense form of define (3rd person singular).
defines
Example Sentences
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The work by Oxford University, which is published in the International Journal of Cancer, defines any drink at 65 degrees Celsuis or above as "very hot" and posing a potential risk.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
“Phil Jackson defines championship basketball for a reason,” Lakers governor Jeanie Buss said in a statement released by the team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
There’s Mênis, which Nora defines as the anger of a society or a people.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2026
A market correction generally means a decline of at least 10% from a recent high, while a drop of 20% or more defines a bear market.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
It is important to emphasize this because the word slave itself defines these people in such a narrow way.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
