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well-defined
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well-deĀ·fined (wld-fnd)
adj.
1. Having definite and distinct lines or features: a well-defined silhouette.
2. Accurately and unambiguously stated or described: a well-defined argument.

well-defined
adj (well defined when postpositive)
clearly delineated, described, or determined
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Adj.1.well-defined - having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges; "a finely chiseled nose"; "well-defined features"
distinct - easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined; "a distinct flavor"; "a distinct odor of turpentine"; "a distinct outline"; "the ship appeared as a distinct silhouette"; "distinct fingerprints"
2.well-defined - accurately stated or described; "a set of well-defined values"
ill-defined, unclear - poorly stated or described; "he confuses the reader with ill-defined terms and concepts"
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well-defined [ˌweldɪˈfaɪnd] ADJbien definido


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For example, 2/7 is ill defined because the quotient is not a terminating decimal (we interpret a fraction as division).
 
 
 
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