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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Their presence may raise initial questions, but their role is well-defined. Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 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 7 Sep. 2025.

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