defining

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He added: "The Mitchells remain one of EastEnders' defining dynasties, and we can't wait to see them reunited again. As always when Grant is around, drama inevitably follows him…".

From BBC

These member-driven teams are responsible for defining and tackling some of the field's most urgent scientific and policy questions.

From Science Daily

Researchers hope that by better defining what a healthy microbiome looks like, they can identify how it changes in disease and potentially restore balance.

From Science Daily

Despite the uproar, experts said the salute by Smith and Carlos was a defining moment for Black people, galvanizing the Civil Rights Movement.

From Los Angeles Times

Their rivals believe Mercedes have found a loophole in the rules defining the engines' compression ratios.

From BBC