define

v 1: determine the essential quality of [syn: {specify}, {delineate},

{delimit}, {delimitate}]

2: give a definition for the meaning of a word; "Define

`sadness'"

3: determine the nature of; "What defines a good wine?"

4: delineate the form or outline of: "The tree was clearly

defined by the light"; "The camera could define the

smallest object" [syn: {delineate}]

REFINE

1. "Research on Knowledge-Based Software Environments at

Kestrel Institute", D.R. Smith et al, IEEE Trans Soft Eng,

SE-11(11) (1985). E-mail: .

2. Cordell Green et al, Stanford U. Uses logic to specify and

evolve programs. [same as 1?] Reasoning Systems, Inc.

E-mail: .