Define

/dɪˈfaɪn/

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:11 pts6 letters
Definition of Define

verb

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

    "the defining power of an optical instrument"

  2. To settle, decide (an argument etc.)
  3. To express the essential nature of something.

    "I define myself as a techno-anarchist."

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

    "The textbook defined speed as velocity divided by time."

  5. 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.

    "Person 1: Is she good at math?"

Anagrams of Define

No exact anagrams found for "define". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "define" and rearranging:

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Define"

Define is a 6-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Define" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "define" is a medium-scoring word.