CEFR C1

defining

adjective

Meaning

Serving to establish or state the exact meaning or significance of something.

Examples

The company's mission statement is defining for its corporate culture.
His actions were defining moments in the history of the movement.

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defining (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/

Definition

Serving to establish or state the exact meaning or significance of something.

Examples

The company's mission statement is defining for its corporate culture.
His actions were defining moments in the history of the movement.

How to Use defining

defining for (prepositional phrase): Crucial or essential for understanding or establishing something. — "The discovery of penicillin was defining for modern medicine."
defining moment (collocation): A moment that is very important because it causes great change or shows the character of someone or something. — "Winning the championship was a defining moment in her career."

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