Definition of clear–cut
1 : sharply outlined : distinct
2 : free from ambiguity or uncertainty : unambiguous a clear–cut decision
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1849
First Known Use of clear–cut
1849
noun
\-ˌkət\
Definition of clear–cut
: an area of forest which has been clear-cut; also : clear-cutting
Circa 1958
First Known Use of clear–cut
circa 1958
CLEAR–CUT Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of clear–cut for English Language Learners
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: very obvious and sharp : free from doubt or uncertainty : very definite
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Definition of clear–cut for English Language Learners
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: an area of land in which all the trees have been cut down
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