- present tense form of define (3rd person singular).
defines
Example Sentences
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The Scottish government defines a critical incident as any localised disruption which results in a board "losing its ability to deliver critical services, or, where patients and staff may be at risk of harm".
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 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
He defines RSI as when “AI systems autonomously improve the capability of future AI systems.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 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
