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structured

American  
[struhk-cherd] / ˈstrʌk tʃərd /

adjective

  1. having and manifesting a clearly defined structure or organization.

structured British  
/ ˈstrʌktʃəd /

adjective

  1. having a distinct physical shape or form, often provided by an internal structure

  2. planned in broad outline; organized

    structured play for preschoolers

  3. having a definite predetermined pattern; rigid

    structured hierarchy
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • nonstructured adjective

Etymology

Origin of structured

First recorded in 1870–75; structure + -ed 3

Example Sentences

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“We structured this trust company intentionally to avoid conflicts of interest,” said Zach Witkoff, who would become the president and chairman of World Liberty Trust Company.

From The Wall Street Journal

For quantum computing, structured light can simplify circuit designs and speed up processing, while enabling the creation of complex quantum states needed for advanced simulations.

From Science Daily

"There is no structured market awareness, no government classification, and no standard pricing mechanism, making farmers uncertain about returns."

From BBC

This no-device speakeasy would be less structured around work and more like a hangout: Someone just kicks off a conversation and folks follow on.

From The Wall Street Journal

The study suggests that how AI is structured may be just as important as how much data it processes.

From Science Daily

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