well-defined
adjective
well-de·fined
ˌwel-di-ˈfīnd 
1
: having clearly distinguishable limits, boundaries, or features
a well-defined scar
2
: clearly stated or described
well-defined policies
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There’s also a massive and well-defined supply chain that is generally physically close to robot manufacturers that makes innovation and production in robotics relatively quick and easy.
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John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2026
Variables needed to be well-defined and accounted for, even in their unpredictability.
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From a risk/reward standpoint, the trade is well-defined.
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CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
Her layered drum programming is intricate and well-defined, never overloading or crowding out any particular sound.
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Pitchfork,
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John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2026
Variables needed to be well-defined and accounted for, even in their unpredictability.
—
Literary Hub,
5 May 2026
From a risk/reward standpoint, the trade is well-defined.
—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
Her layered drum programming is intricate and well-defined, never overloading or crowding out any particular sound.
—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for well-defined
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“Well-defined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-defined. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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