predefine

Meanings

• Verb

  To establish or fix (the meaning or value of something) beforehand

  - "The rules of the game were predefined before the match started."
  - "The company's mission and vision were predefined by the founders."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with predefine
define , combine , refine

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Variants

List of all variants of predefine that leads to same result
pre-define , pre-defined , pre-defines , pre-defining , predefine , predefined , predefines , predefining

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From 'pre' meaning 'before' and 'define' meaning 'to make clear or explicit'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'predefine' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. Predefine is a compound word made up of the prefix 'pre-' and the base word 'define'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Plan: Predefine is related to the concept of planning as it involves establishing the meaning or value of something beforehand.

2. Framework: Predefine is related to the concept of a framework as it sets the foundation for something.

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Culture

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Predefine is not known to have any significant cultural, historical, or symbolic significance.

How to Memorize "predefine"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people coming together to establish the rules or guidelines for a new project. They are predefining the terms and conditions before the project begins.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'predefine' with the idea of setting something up beforehand. Think of it as a way of creating a foundation or framework.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'predefine' means 'to establish or fix beforehand'. A helpful mnemonic could be 'Pre' as in 'Before' and 'Define' as in 'Make clear or explicit'.

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