well-defined
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of well-defined
First recorded in 1695–1705
Example Sentences
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Tasting notes: Savory and mineral-driven, it has fine, Champagne-like bubbles that carry through a long finish with well-defined acidity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
“We have a well-defined strategy, a restructured organization, new executive leadership, and a detailed execution plan now in place with the singular focus of increasing shareholder value,” CEO Thomas Siebel said in the earnings release.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
Mr. Kominek is more difficult to read; his comedy roots are showing and his role, as written, is less a well-defined character than a vehicle for lowbrow humor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
By identifying a single, well-defined structure for the key anionic dimer H3PO4·H2PO4-, scientists now have a better understanding of how protons move through these systems.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 7, 2026
Pitezel had smooth features and a sharp well-defined chin.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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