doneness

American  

[duhn-nis] / ˈdʌn nɪs /

noun

1. the condition of being cooked to a desired degree.

   steak prepared to the doneness ordered by the customer.

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Etymology

Origin of doneness

First recorded in 1925–30; done + -ness

Example Sentences

Of course, you might opt for a different cooktime based on the steak's thickness, your preferred doneness or the likes.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2025

Do a test by only boiling 2 to 3 and check doneness after 2 minutes.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2024

We found temperature was a better indicator for doneness than cooking time.

From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2023

Lay the pears on the hot grill, cut-side-down, for 4-5 minutes; resist moving them for 2 minutes so you can get nice grill marks, then check for doneness.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2023

“A dog?” said Sam, popping it into his mouth, then poking a stick into the trout to test its doneness.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George