well-defined

adjective

well-de·​fined ˌwel-di-ˈfīnd How to pronounce well-defined (audio)
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. 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 See All Example Sentences for well-defined

Word History

First Known Use

1551, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of well-defined was in 1551

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“Well-defined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-defined. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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