well-defined
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of well-defined
First recorded in 1695–1705
Example Sentences
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“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
Humpback whales in the Southern Hemisphere live in well-defined pods and usually follow the same migratory routes every year, travelling between feeding areas in cold water and breeding grounds in the tropics.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
"We obtained light that not only rotates but also behaves like laser light: it is coherent and has a well-defined energy and emission direction," says Dr. Marcin Muszyński.
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026
This provides an excellent opportunity for Congress to establish sensible criteria and well-defined remedies for each category of tariffs.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026
In these dire circumstances, survival depended on specific, well-defined contributions from each member of the family.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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