well-done

[ wel-duhn ]
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adjective
  1. performed accurately and diligently; executed with skill and efficiency.

  2. (of meat) thoroughly cooked, especially until all redness is gone.

Origin of well-done

1
Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200

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British Dictionary definitions for well-done

well-done

adjective(well done when postpositive)
  1. (of food, esp meat) cooked thoroughly

  2. made or accomplished satisfactorily

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