well-defined

adjective

well-de·​fined ˌwel-di-ˈfīnd 

1

: having clearly distinguishable limits, boundaries, or features

a well-defined scar

2

: clearly stated or described

well-defined policies

Examples of well-defined in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From a risk/reward standpoint, the trade is well-defined. — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026

The characters around him are less well-defined at this point, though the likability of the actors goes a long way. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026

Variables needed to be well-defined and accounted for, even in their unpredictability. — Literary Hub, 5 May 2026

Her layered drum programming is intricate and well-defined, never overloading or crowding out any particular sound. — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1551, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for well-defined

• aligned
• alined
• assigned
• behind
• combined
• confined
• consigned
• crosswind
• declined
• defined
• designed
• divined