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define for Mac

Command-line dictionary (thesaurus) app, with access to multiple sources

Quick answer: define is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install define. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 2 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What define is

define is a command-line tool for macOS: command-line dictionary (thesaurus) app, with access to multiple sources.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/Rican7/define.

How to install define

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install define.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install define on Mac?

Run brew install define in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is define open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does define run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is define?

It was installed 2 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10419 in this catalogue.

What version of define is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.4.0.