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
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This means that measures such as how well-defined your schema is, and how accessible information is through APIs, could be critical.
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Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Safe harbor provisions should be established to protect sponsors who follow well-defined, rigorous due diligence and oversight processes.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Support is well-defined by the 200-day MA, currently rising on the chart near $61.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
Every squad member has his role well-defined — and accepted.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
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Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Safe harbor provisions should be established to protect sponsors who follow well-defined, rigorous due diligence and oversight processes.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Support is well-defined by the 200-day MA, currently rising on the chart near $61.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
Every squad member has his role well-defined — and accepted.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Well-defined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-defined. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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