Answer: defining

AnswerCrossword Clue
DEFININGLexicographer's job
DEFININGJob for Webster
DEFININGSettling.
DEFININGCritically important
definingState or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of
definingGive the meaning of (a word or phrase), esp. in a dictionary
definingMake up or establish the character of
definingMake clear the outline of; delineate
definingMark out the boundary or limits of
definingDEFINE, to state the meaning of