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well-defined Definition

well·-defined (wel′dē fīnd′)

adjective

clearly defined; sharply delimited, described, differentiated, etc.; distinct in outline, meaning, nature, etc.

well-defined Synonyms

well-defined

modif.

distinct, clear, sharp; see definite 2, outlined 1.

well-defined Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • semantics: However, most visual languages lack a well-defined formal semantics.
  • ridge: There was only one line, which was along the well-defined ridge itself.
  • boundary: The Internet has no geographic location and no well-defined boundaries.
  • interface: Every object has one or more well-defined interfaces at which it provides services.
  • meaning: In both integrations a common semantic model is used in order to given specifications in the language a well-defined meaning.
  • path: Beyond the gate at the end of the road is a well-defined path leading to the Thames.

Modifying Another Word

  • sufficiently: First, the events causing or triggering insured losses must be sufficiently well-defined.
  • reasonably: Overall, it was found that tire noise increases with speed in a reasonably well-defined manner.
  • relatively: Such fields often have a relatively well-defined terminology, which is sometimes even codified, and given official recognition by professional bodies.
  • fairly: However, 3 or 4 streams were found running off the grit and sinking at the bottom of large shakeholes into fairly well-defined sinks.
  • not: Structured tasks will be designed to test whether or not well-defined learning goals have been achieved.
  • very: The outline of the girl is still very well-defined.