thought-out

adjective

ˈthȯt-ˈau̇t 

: produced or arrived at through mental effort and especially through careful and thorough consideration

a thought-out plan

Synonyms of thought-out

• deliberate
• considered
• calculated
• reasoned
• thoughtful
• careful
• planned

Examples of thought-out in a Sentence

a well thought-out plan for the state to make better use of alternative energy sources

Recent Examples on the Web

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Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for thought-out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout

Kids Definition

thought-out

adjective

ˈthȯt-ˈau̇t

: produced or arrived at through careful and thorough consideration

a well thought-out plan