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define with Russian translation
define usage examples
Фирменный цвет помогает определять образ бренда.
A signature colour helps define a brand's image.
Как бы вы определили свой личный стиль в одном предложении?
How would you define your personal style in one sentence?
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define belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
define synonyms
What's the difference between define / determine / identify / specify / establish / clarify
To give the exact meaning, limits or nature of a term or concept.
Please define the term 'justice' before we discuss it.
Пожалуйста, определите термин «справедливость», прежде чем мы будем обсуждать его.
To find out or decide something by calculation, measurement, or investigation; focuses on establishing facts rather than giving a definition.
We need to determine the cause of the failure.
Нам нужно определить (установить) причину сбоя.
To recognize, name or single out someone or something; emphasizes recognition or pinpointing rather than defining meaning.
Can you identify the person in the photo?
Вы можете определить/опознать человека на фото?
To state or describe something clearly and specifically, often adding details or requirements; more detailed than a basic definition.
Please specify the dimensions of the table.
Пожалуйста, укажите/уточните размеры стола.
To set up, prove or bring into existence something that is accepted or agreed; more formal and often denotes creating or proving rather than defining wording.
The report helped establish the causes of the problem.
Отчёт помог установить причины проблемы.
To make something less confused and more comprehensible; often used to remove ambiguity or misunderstandings rather than to provide a formal definition.
Let me clarify what I meant earlier.
Позвольте мне прояснить, что я имел в виду ранее.
To describe the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something; more descriptive and trait-focused than definitional.
How would you characterize his leadership style?
Как бы вы охарактеризовали его стиль руководства?
Informal: to identify or describe something precisely, or to make someone commit to a detail; similar in meaning but idiomatic and less formal than 'define'.
We need to pin down the exact delivery date.
Нам нужно точно определить дату доставки.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce define and what this word means
define translation: определять. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce define
/dɪˈfaɪn/
define translation
определять
define examples
A signature colour helps define a brand's image.
define transcription
/dɪˈfaɪn/, /dɪˈfaɪn/
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define meaning: what does it mean?
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define pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
define is pronounced as /dɪˈfaɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
define definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A signature colour helps define a brand's image. Translation: Фирменный цвет помогает определять образ бренда.
Is define part of Style and Taste vocabulary?
Yes, define (определять) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is define part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, define (определять) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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