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определять

define

Meaning of определять

give definition

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Russian[ɐprʲɪdʲɪˈlʲatʲ]
Russianдефайн
define
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определять with English translation

определять usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

A signature colour helps define a brand's image.

Фирменный цвет помогает определять образ бренда.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

How would you define your personal style in one sentence?

Как бы вы определили свой личный стиль в одном предложении?

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определять belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

определятьdefine
рубашкаshirt
юбкаskirt
брюкиpants
брюкиtrousers
джинсыjeans
шортыshorts

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What's the difference between определять / формулировать / описывать / устанавливать / обозначать / объяснять

🇷🇺Russian
определять

to give a precise meaning or concept; also 'to determine' in the sense of measuring or establishing a value

B2Very Often

It is necessary to clearly define the term at the start of the paper.

Нужно чётко определить термин в начале работы.

Ф
🇷🇺Russian
формулировать

to choose wording and construct an expression for a precise and clear statement of a definition or idea

B2Often

He managed to succinctly formulate the essence of the concept.

Он сумел кратко сформулировать суть понятия.

🇷🇺Russian

to present features, characteristics or details of an object; more of a description than a strict definition

B2Very Often

In the text he describes the appearance of the phenomenon in detail.

В тексте он подробно описывает внешний вид явления.

У
🇷🇺Russian
устанавливать

to set or establish a rule, fact or value; means 'determine' in the sense of establishing parameters or a cause

B2Often

The commission determined the causes of the incident.

Комиссия установила причины инцидента.

О
🇷🇺Russian
обозначать

to serve as a sign, label or name for something; indicates the meaning or reference of a symbol/term

B2Often

The symbol p usually denotes probability.

Символ *p* обычно обозначает вероятность.

🇷🇺Russian

to make understandable through explanations, examples, or simplified exposition; broader than a formal definition

B2Very Often

The teacher explained the new concept with several examples.

Преподаватель объяснил новое понятие на нескольких примерах.

Р
🇷🇺Russian
разъяснять

to provide detailed clarifications, remove misunderstandings; often used in official or legal contexts

B2Often

The lawyer clarified for the client the meaning of the key provisions of the contract.

Юрист разъяснил клиенту значение ключевых положений договора.

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определять translation: define. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce определять

[ɐprʲɪdʲɪˈlʲatʲ]

определять translation

define

определять examples

A signature colour helps define a brand's image.

определять transcription

[ɐprʲɪdʲɪˈlʲatʲ], дефайн

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определять meaning: what does it mean?

объяснять значение или границы понятия

определять pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

определять is pronounced as [ɐprʲɪdʲɪˈlʲatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

определять definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

A signature colour helps define a brand's image. Translation: Фирменный цвет помогает определять образ бренда.

Is определять part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, определять (define) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is определять part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, определять (define) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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