- present tense form of define (3rd person singular).
defines
Example Sentences
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Morningstar defines ultrashort bond funds as those that “invest primarily in high-quality U.S. bonds that mature within one year.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
There is one specific trait, however, that Pedroza said defines Thomas’ skills: his heat-seeking-missile accuracy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
By creating a level playing field at the federal level, the Protect College Sports Act will benefit student athletes and preserve the spirit of competition that defines collegiate sports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
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
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
