well-defined

well-de·fined

(wĕl′dĭ-fīnd′)

adj.

1. Having definite and distinct lines or features: a well-defined silhouette.

2. Accurately and unambiguously stated or described: a well-defined argument.

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well-defined

adj (well defined when postpositive)

clearly delineated, described, or determined

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well′-defined′

adj.

sharply or clearly stated, outlined, described, etc.: a well-defined character; a well-defined boundary.

[1695–1705]

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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" chiseled 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" clear ill-defined, unclear - poorly stated or described; "he confuses the reader with ill-defined terms and concepts"

Translations

well-defined

[ˌweldɪˈfaɪnd] ADJ → bien definido

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