defined
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of defined
First recorded in 1720–30; define ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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For much of the past century, investors have largely defined value stocks based on one critical criteria: price-to-book ratio.
From MarketWatch
“But careers are defined in times of crisis.”
Rice's season has been defined by all-action 90-minute displays for Arsenal - and he's producing them every three days as his side chase silverware on four fronts.
From BBC
Scientists analyzed both broad patterns of association -- defined by sharks staying within one body length of each other -- and more detailed interactions such as "lead-follow" behavior and parallel swimming.
From Science Daily
She argued that prosecutors failed to prove such malice and that the judge never clearly defined that term.
From Los Angeles Times
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