defined
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of defined
First recorded in 1720–30; define ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Mr. Paul is the author of “Brothers and Sisters: The Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album That Defined the 70s.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025
Speaking at the Leading Women Defined Summit in California on Thursday, Harris played the role of an in-the-know adviser whose advice wasn't heeded.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2025
Harris’ Thursday appearance was a surprise to the roughly 100 women attending the Leading Women Defined gathering.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025
Defined benefit pension schemes guarantee an annual pension payment to retired workers, based on their salary while they were in work.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2025
Preface chapter Introductory: Language Defined Language a cultural, not a biologically inherited, function.
From Language An Introduction to the Study of Speech by Sapir, Edward
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