Let us have a short review on how to make definitions by arranging the steps in making a definition. You can put the sequence of the steps by writing numbers 1-4 in the first column. Sequence Steps in Making a Definition Classify the term. Specify what classes/category a word belongs to according to a standard dictionary definition. Research the word's origins. Look up your chosen word in the dictionary or in another etymology dictionary. Provide traditional detalle about the term. Explain any physical characteristics or traditional thoughts used to describe your term of choice. Use examples to illustrate the meaning.