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thought-out

American  
[thawt-out] / ˈθɔtˈaʊt /

adjective

  1. produced by or showing the results of much thought.

    a carefully thought-out argument.


thought-out British  

adjective

  1. conceived and developed in the manner specified

    a well thought-out scheme

"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

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Etymology

Origin of thought-out

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

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It all sounds very thought-out, logical and empathetic, down to the meticulous way you break down your choices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Apple’s version of consumer technology provides a carefully thought-out bundle.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Learning all this meant I had to use the blade as it was intended to be used, with certain foods and not others, which led to more thought-out dishes and meals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

"They key factor was, unlike other clubs, Liverpool presented a really thought-out vision," said Honigstein.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2025

It has the orderly, stepwise look of a well thought-out business.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

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