as in restricted
having distinct or certain limits
well defined guidelines on the range of activities in which the intelligence agency can engage
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as in traced
to draw or make apparent the outline of
the glass skyscraper's sleek silhouette was strikingly defined by the setting sun to its west
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as in bounded
to mark the limits of
the river defines the town on the south
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as in described
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
a woman who is defined by her unswerving loyalty to her friends
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as in specified
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly
let me define the task so that there is no doubt in your minds about what needs to be done
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Recent Examples of defined
Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Back then, intelligent agents were defined as autonomous systems capable of achieving goals without significant human intervention.
—Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
While the largest—and most valuable—yachts in the world are owned by Middle Eastern royals and Russian oligarchs, Americans own the most, with roughly one out of four of all superyachts—commonly defined as those larger than 40 meters (131 feet)—belonging to an American.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Once the primary process and posture are defined, leaders can leverage automation to assist in tasks such as scanning databases to identify sensitive data and implementing a centralized view of access controls.
—Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Roach offers a behind-the-scenes look at the moments that defined his career, while providing them with the tools to create their own version of iconic style, built on individuality and confidence.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
Finally, if a polling organization (defined as a partnership between a pollster and sponsor, or a pollster alone if their work was not sponsored by an outside group) had more than one survey in the relevant time frame, only the most recent version was included.
—Cooper Burton, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
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The gallery’s permanent collection spotlights the special FX artists, set designers and behind-the-scenes photographers who have defined the essence of Halloween for not just Angelenos, but the world over.
—Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Back then, intelligent agents were defined as autonomous systems capable of achieving goals without significant human intervention.
—Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
While the largest—and most valuable—yachts in the world are owned by Middle Eastern royals and Russian oligarchs, Americans own the most, with roughly one out of four of all superyachts—commonly defined as those larger than 40 meters (131 feet)—belonging to an American.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Once the primary process and posture are defined, leaders can leverage automation to assist in tasks such as scanning databases to identify sensitive data and implementing a centralized view of access controls.
—Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Roach offers a behind-the-scenes look at the moments that defined his career, while providing them with the tools to create their own version of iconic style, built on individuality and confidence.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
Finally, if a polling organization (defined as a partnership between a pollster and sponsor, or a pollster alone if their work was not sponsored by an outside group) had more than one survey in the relevant time frame, only the most recent version was included.
—Cooper Burton, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defined
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How to become a wildlife rehabilitator The process to legally take care of certain kinds of restricted wildlife varies by state, but virtually everyone who wants to help rehabilitate a squirrel or similar animal in the U.S. needs a permit from their state and possibly the federal government.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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Also common with restricted stock, properly filing an 83(b) election can be instrumental to reduce your taxable income from the purchase (perhaps to zero), in favor of long-term capital gains tax rates later on.Kristin McKenna, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Almost half of it was traced via serial numbers to funds the developers had given Owens, according to the indictment.Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The stock has traced out a rectangle formation in the $10-$13 range.Bill Sarubbi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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This starts with a base language model that learns language and vocabulary bounded to certain domains (like finance and banking).Scott Zoldi, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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In shot after shot, joyous bodies bounded through stunning vistas, small figures with their arms raised in triumph.Alexandra Kleeman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
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Indemnification As described by Cornell Law School, indemnification occurs when one party compensates another party for damages or losses that have occurred related to specific events.Eric Wood, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Her younger brother Colin, age six, is the kooky one, while the baby of the family, 4-year-old Laurent, is described by his parents as a philosopher.Catherine Bray, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Grant recipients are required to report on progress, but only towards goals specified in the proposal.Ryan Craig, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Offline Backup puts an available playlist of songs on the Home feed when data connections are lost, even if no downloads were specified ahead of time.Tyler Hayes, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
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Don’t be dismayed by the limited size run (which only goes up to a large)—this jacket runs really big.Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Wide receiver Deebo Samuel (rib, oblique) and defensive end Nick Bosa (hip) also will suit up after being listed as questionable and limited in practice.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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As outlined in a 2021 report by Inside Higher Ed, during the global pandemic, many student counseling centers contracted with third-party vendors to provide teletherapy services for students.Eric Wood, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Black trim outlined the sleeves and edges, along with black buttons.Maggie Clancy, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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Built on easy, at-home gel manicures for the masses, Le Mini Macaron is characterized by a 1-step system with a photo-friendly mini LED lamp shaped like a macaron.Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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It’s characterized by atherosclerosis—fat accumulation and chronic inflammation in the vessel wall.Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Defined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defined. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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