define

определи́ть

To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol

• Some words are hard to define.

  Некоторые слова сложны для определения.

  Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR

• The tree was clearly defined against the sky.

  Дерево чётко виднелось на фоне неба.

  Tatoeba · orcrist · CC BY 2.0 FR

определи́ть

To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly

определи́ть

To settle, decide (an argument etc.)

определи́ть

To express the essential nature of something

определи́ть

To describe, explain, or make definite and clear; used to request the listener or other person to elaborate or explain more clearly his or her intended meaning of a word or expression

определи́ть

To demark sharply the outlines or limits of an area or conceptредкое

определи́ть

To establish the referent of a term or notationредкое