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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.

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well-defined Synonyms

well-defined

modif.

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


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well-defined Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • semantics: However, most visual languages lack a well-defined formal semantics.

Modifying Another Word

  • sufficiently: First, the events causing or triggering insured losses must be sufficiently well-defined.
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