Defined vs. Determined — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Defined and Determined
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Defined
To state the precise meaning of (a word or sense of a word, for example).
Determined
Marked by or showing determination; resolute
Was engaged in a protracted struggle with a determined enemy.
Defined
To describe the nature or basic qualities of; explain
Define the properties of a new drug.
A study that defines people according to their median incomes.
Determined
Decided or resolved
She is determined to be a doctor.
Defined
To make clear the outline or form of; delineate
Gentle hills that were defined against the sky.
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Determined
Decided; resolute, possessing much determination.
I'm determined to get a good grade on my exam.
Defined
To specify distinctly
Define the weapons to be used in limited warfare.
Determined
Simple past tense and past participle of determine
Defined
To give form or meaning to
"For him, a life is defined by action" (Jay Parini).
Determined
Decided; resolute.
Defined
To make or write a definition.
Determined
Characterized by great determination;
A struggle against a determined enemy
Defined
Having a definition or value.
Determined
Having been learned or found or determined especially by investigation
Defined
(bodybuilding) Having extreme muscle separation as a result of low body fat.
Determined
Devoting full strength and concentrated attention to;
Made continued and determined efforts to find and destroy enemy headquarters
Defined
Simple past tense and past participle of define
Determined
Determined or decided upon as by an authority;
Date and place are already determined
The dictated terms of surrender
The time set for the launching
Defined
Clearly characterized or delimited;
Lost in a maze of words both defined and undefined
Each child has clearly defined duties
Determined
Strongly motivated to succeed
Defined
Showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary;
Hills defined against the evening sky
The setting sun showed the outlined figure of a man standing on the hill
Defined
Clearly defined;
I have no formed opinion about the chances of success
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