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Discover LudwigThe phrase "the defining" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when you want to express something that is essential or distinctive to a particular thing or situation. For example, "The defining characteristic of the vacation was the amazing food."
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the defining
verb
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
Exact(54)
Social Security is the defining issue of the election.
Possibly the defining one.
But race was not the defining feature.
The defining part does not go well.
These became the defining texts of "structuralism".
The calorie is the defining metric.
It could be the defining one.
"I.B.M. was no longer the defining company".
Similar(3)
"That is the defining statement".
It may also be the defining one.
But the 'defining incident' finally occurred.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com