pre·de·fined | \ ˌprē-di-ˈfīnd 
\
\variants:
or less commonly pre-defined
Definition of predefined
: defined in advance
predefined criteria predefined policies/procedures following a predefined path/route On the maturity date of the bond, a predefined amount of money is returned to the investor.— Larry Sarbit … a highly traditional culture with predefined roles of gender …— Mary Motian-Meadows
Other Words from predefined
predefine \ ˌprē-di-ˈfīn \ or less commonly pre-define transitive verb predefined also pre-defined; predefining also pre-defining
\ or less commonly pre-define transitive verb predefined also pre-defined; predefining also pre-defining
recommends predefining your goals
… allows you to predefine up to 150 commonly used keystrokes as one simple key sequence. — Tim Daneliuk
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on predefined
What made you want to look up predefined? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Words of Snow and Ice Quiz
- Which of the following refers to thin, bending ice, or to the act of running over such ice?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
- Words of Snow and Ice Quiz
A selection of words from the chillier parts of t...
Take the quiz - Name that Thing: Toys and Games Edition
It's all fun and games until someone beats your h...
Take the quiz - How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
Take the quiz - Word Winder's CrossWinder Play the game
Share predefined
Time Traveler for predefined
The first known use of predefined was in 1540
See more words from the same year