Meaning & use
defined
Clearly outlined, described, or established, with distinct limits or characteristics.
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The proposal lacked a clearly defined budget, which worried the committee.
Years of training gave the athlete well-defined muscles.
A note on using this word
Defined is often paired with adverbs like "clearly" or "well" to emphasize how precisely something has been outlined or shaped.
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