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thought-out
adjective
: produced or arrived at through mental effort and especially through careful and thorough consideration
a thought-out plan
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Examples of thought-out in a Sentence
a well thought-out plan for the state to make better use of alternative energy sources
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Word History
First Known Use
1833, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near thought-out
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“Thought-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thought-out. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
thought-out
adjectiveˈthȯt-ˈau̇t
: produced or arrived at through careful and thorough consideration
a well thought-out plan
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