defining

English Thesaurus

1. any process serving to define the shape of something (noun.process)

hypernym	:	physical process, process,
definition	:	a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states (noun.tops)

derivation	:	determine, influence, mold, regulate, shape,
definition	:	shape or influence; give direction to (verb.cognition)

derivation	:	define, delineate,
definition	:	show the form or outline of (verb.stative)

derivation	:	determine, influence, mold, regulate, shape,
definition	:	shape or influence; give direction to (verb.cognition)

derivation	:	define, delineate,
definition	:	show the form or outline of (verb.stative)