well-defined

UK
/wɛl dɪˈfaɪnd/
US
/wɛl dɪˈfaɪnd/

Translations

well-definedadjective
more well-defined
Comp.
most well-defined
Super.
UK
/wɛl dɪˈfaɪnd/
US
/wɛl dɪˈfaɪnd/
bien défini
The project had well-defined objectives that helped the team stay focused.
Le projet avait des objectifs bien définis qui ont aidé l’équipe à rester concentrée.
The region had well-defined boundaries.
La région avait des frontières délimitées.
bien défini
For the operation to be useful, it must be well-defined on the whole set.
Pour que l’opération soit utile, elle doit être bien définie sur l’ensemble du domaine.
Additional translations
bien marquéSurtout pour l’aspect physique ou visuel.
well-definedpast participle
UK
/ˌwel dɪˈfaɪnd/
US
/ˌwɛl dɪˈfaɪnd/
Functions as a participial adjective derived from the past participle of "define".
bien défini
The project had well-defined objectives that helped the team stay focused.
Le projet avait des objectifs bien définis qui ont aidé l’équipe à rester concentrée.
Synonyms
clearly defined
sharply defined
clearly delineated
clearly articulated

Definitions

well-definedadjective
Having clear and distinct boundaries or limits.
The project had well-defined objectives that helped the team stay focused.
Clearly characterized or delimited; having a precise and clear form or structure.
The well-defined muscles of the athlete were a result of years of training.
In mathematics, specified in such a way that every valid input determines a unique result; unambiguous.
For the operation to be useful, it must be well-defined on the whole set.
well-definedpast participle