defined
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of defined
First recorded in 1720–30; define ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Another person in the house means higher bills for things like groceries and utilities, and a defined timeline based on the graduate’s situation, whether it’s six months or two years, will help everyone navigate expectations.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
That would exclude most of the demand destruction as defined by the IEA and many other analysts.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Little is known about whether the proactive cyber deterrence that has defined U.S. elections for much of the past decade remains in place in any other form.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
Along the entire French Mediterranean coastline, an evacuation zone has been defined by government agencies and the University of Montpellier, based on altitude, distance from the sea and historical data.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
He defined reliable evidence as one would in a court of law: more than one witness, and the witnesses must be of sound mind, not partial or prejudiced.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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