clear-cut

adjective

Definition of clear-cutnext
1
as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation a clear-cut case of plagiarism that resulted in her immediate dismissal

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2
as in explicit
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning clear-cut instructions that even an idiot should be able to follow

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“Clear-cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear-cut. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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