A mountain is a large landform that stretches above the surrounding land in a limited area, usually in the form of a peak. A mountain is generally steeper than a hill.Mountains are formed through tectonic forces or volcanism.he highest mountains above sea level are generally not the highest above the surrounding terrain. There is no precise definition of surrounding base, but Denali, Mount Kilimanjaro and Nanga Parbat are possible candidates for the tallest mountain on land by this measure.
Princeton's WordNet(3.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition: 1  function, office, part, role(noun) the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group. 2  character, role, theatrical role, part, persona(noun) an actor's portrayal of someone in a play. 3  function, purpose, role, use(noun) what something is used for.
Value of a Responsibilities Framework. Within a project, assigned roles and responsibilities define the physical relationships between the project team and the work that has to be done. Project work is most often multi-dimensional, requiring a combination of skills and activities for planning, execution and completion.