определять
define
give definition
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определять with English translation
определять usage examples
A signature colour helps define a brand's image.
Фирменный цвет помогает определять образ бренда.
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.
определять synonyms
What's the difference between определять / формулировать / описывать / устанавливать / обозначать / объяснять
to give a precise meaning or concept; also 'to determine' in the sense of measuring or establishing a value
It is necessary to clearly define the term at the start of the paper.
Нужно чётко определить термин в начале работы.
to choose wording and construct an expression for a precise and clear statement of a definition or idea
He managed to succinctly formulate the essence of the concept.
Он сумел кратко сформулировать суть понятия.
to present features, characteristics or details of an object; more of a description than a strict definition
In the text he describes the appearance of the phenomenon in detail.
В тексте он подробно описывает внешний вид явления.
to set or establish a rule, fact or value; means 'determine' in the sense of establishing parameters or a cause
The commission determined the causes of the incident.
Комиссия установила причины инцидента.
to serve as a sign, label or name for something; indicates the meaning or reference of a symbol/term
The symbol p usually denotes probability.
Символ *p* обычно обозначает вероятность.
to make understandable through explanations, examples, or simplified exposition; broader than a formal definition
The teacher explained the new concept with several examples.
Преподаватель объяснил новое понятие на нескольких примерах.
to provide detailed clarifications, remove misunderstandings; often used in official or legal contexts
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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How to pronounce определять and what this word means
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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Questions about this word
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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