Define vs. Dictate
Defineverb
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
Defineverb
(obsolete) To settle, decide an argument etc.
Defineverb
To express the essential nature of something.
Defineverb
To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.
Defineverb
To describe, explain, or make definite and clear.
Defineverb
To demark sharply the outlines or limits of an area or concept.
Defineverb
(mathematics) To establish the referent of a term or notation.
Definenoun
(programming) A kind of macro in source code that replaces one text string with another wherever it occurs.
Defineverb
To fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end.
Defineverb
To determine or clearly exhibit the boundaries of; to mark the limits of; as, to define the extent of a kingdom or country.
Defineverb
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly; as, the defining power of an optical instrument.
Defineverb
To determine the precise signification of; to fix the meaning of; to describe accurately; to explain; to expound or interpret; as, to define a word, a phrase, or a scientific term.
Defineverb
To determine; to decide.
Defineverb
give a definition for the meaning of a word;
Defineverb
determine the essential quality of
Defineverb
determine the nature of;
Defineverb
delineate the form or outline of;
Defineverb
state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of
Defineverb
give the meaning of (a word or phrase), especially in a dictionary
Defineverb
make up or establish the character or essence of
Defineverb
mark out the boundary or limits of
Defineverb
make clear the outline of; delineate
Dictatenoun
An order or command.
Dictateverb
To order, command, control.
Dictateverb
To speak in order for someone to write down the words.
Dictateverb
To tell or utter so that another may write down; to inspire; to compose; as, to dictate a letter to an amanuensis.
Dictateverb
To say; to utter; to communicate authoritatively; to deliver (a command) to a subordinate; to declare with authority; to impose; as, to dictate the terms of a treaty; a general dictates orders to his troops.
Dictateverb
To speak as a superior; to command; to impose conditions (on).
Dictateverb
To compose literary works; to tell what shall be written or said by another.
Dictatenoun
A statement delivered with authority; an order; a command; an authoritative rule, principle, or maxim; a prescription; as, listen to the dictates of your conscience; the dictates of the gospel.
Dictatenoun
an authoritative rule
Dictatenoun
a guiding principle;
Dictateverb
issue commands or orders for
Dictateverb
say out loud for the purpose of recording;
Dictateverb
rule as a dictator
