Well-defined
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Well-defined is an adjective meaning Having a clean and distinct outline.
Meaning
Having a clean and distinct outline.
More Meanings
- Accurately and precisely described or specified.
- (mathematics) Defined in an unambiguous and consistent way: specifically, such that any two objects implied to be identical are indeed identical.
Example Sentences
AMVAC Chemical Corp. spokesman Brian Maddox said the company does not sell naled into China and has “no idea how it may have been used or how much is applied. By contrast, the application of Naled in the US is well-defined by the USEPA label and is highly controlled to ensure compliance with rigorous US standards.”
Synonyms for well-defined
Depending on context, synonyms include distinct, clear, chiseled.
Antonyms for well-defined
Common opposites include ill-defined, unclear.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include distinct, clear, chiseled, specified, focused, explicit.
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