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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What do Asian lady beetles look like? Asian lady beetles typically have 19 black spots, which can be well-defined or appear as faint traces on their wings, according to the University of Minnesota.
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2024
His role is both well-defined and crucial for their success.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Remote work culture in the post-pandemic era is, in many ways, well-defined.
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Ideally, these talks should have international supervision and mediation, with a clear and well-defined set of issues, outcomes, and time frames.
—Galip Dalay, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2017
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2024
His role is both well-defined and crucial for their success.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Remote work culture in the post-pandemic era is, in many ways, well-defined.
—Nataliia Onyshkevych, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Ideally, these talks should have international supervision and mediation, with a clear and well-defined set of issues, outcomes, and time frames.
—Galip Dalay, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2017
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“Well-defined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-defined. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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