Define vs. Illustrate

By Jaxson

  • Define

    A definition is a statement of the meaning of a term (a word, phrase, or other set of symbols). Definitions can be classified into two large categories, intensional definitions (which try to give the essence of a term) and extensional definitions (which proceed by listing the objects that a term describes). Another important category of definitions is the class of ostensive definitions, which convey the meaning of a term by pointing out examples. A term may have many different senses and multiple meanings, and thus require multiple definitions.In mathematics, a definition is used to give a precise meaning to a new term, instead of describing a pre-existing term. Definitions and axioms are the basis on which all of modern mathematics is constructed.

Wikipedia
  • Define (verb)

    To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.

    “the defining power of an optical instrument”

  • Define (verb)

    To settle, decide an argument etc. 16th-17th c.

  • Define (verb)

    To express the essential nature of something.

    “I define myself as a techno-anarchist.”

  • Define (verb)

    To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.

    “The textbook defined speed as velocity divided by time.”

  • Define (verb)

    To describe, explain, or make definite and clear.

  • Define (verb)

    To demark sharply the outlines or limits of an area or concept.

    “to define the legal boundaries of a property”

  • Define (verb)

    To establish the referent of a term or notation.

  • Define (noun)

    A kind of macro in source code that replaces one text string with another wherever it occurs.

  • Illustrate (verb)

    To shed light upon; to illuminate.

  • Illustrate (verb)

    To clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison.

  • Illustrate (verb)

    To provide a book or other publication with pictures, diagrams or other explanatory or decorative features.

  • Illustrate (verb)

    To give renown or honour to; to make illustrious; to glorify.

Wiktionary
  • Define (verb)

    state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of

    “the contract will seek to define the client’s obligations”

  • Define (verb)

    give the meaning of (a word or phrase), especially in a dictionary

    “the dictionary defines it as ‘a type of pasture’”

  • Define (verb)

    make up or establish the character or essence of

    “for some, the football club defines their identity”

  • Define (verb)

    mark out the boundary or limits of

    “the river defines the park’s boundary”

  • Define (verb)

    make clear the outline of; delineate

    “she defined her eyes by applying eyeshadow to her eyelids”

  • Illustrate (verb)

    provide (a book, newspaper, etc.) with pictures

    “the guide is illustrated with full-colour photographs”

  • Illustrate (verb)

    explain or make (something) clear by using examples, charts, pictures, etc.

    “the results are illustrated in Figure 7”

  • Illustrate (verb)

    serve as an example of

    “the World Cup illustrated what high standards our players must achieve”

Oxford Dictionary

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