undefined
adjective
un·de·fined
ˌən-di-ˈfīnd 
: not defined: such as
a
: not clearly or precisely shown, described, or limited
undefined rules
undefined powers
a vague, undefined feeling of dread
… the true outlines of Clinton's foreign policy remain undefined.—
William Greider
William Greider
b
: not provided with a definition
an undefined dictionary entry
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plagued by undefined worries that kept her awake at night
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An exercise with partially undefined deliverables and an unspecified work plan prepares students for work tasks, such as developing a contribution margin analysis for a product, where a new graduate will need to determine which costs are relevant and how to gather the costs.
—Steven Wasserman, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Alisson is out for an undefined period after picking up a hamstring injury against Crystal Palace earlier in the month, meaning Kelleher is Liverpool’s number one for the foreseeable future.
—James Nalton, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The pitch was for the campaign of Kamala Harris, who, until two months ago, was the largely undefined understudy to an unpopular President.
—Peter Slevin, The New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2024
Resources may be spread too thin, attempting to cater to a broad and undefined audience.
—Cloé Luv Merraro, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Steven Wasserman, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Alisson is out for an undefined period after picking up a hamstring injury against Crystal Palace earlier in the month, meaning Kelleher is Liverpool’s number one for the foreseeable future.
—James Nalton, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The pitch was for the campaign of Kamala Harris, who, until two months ago, was the largely undefined understudy to an unpopular President.
—Peter Slevin, The New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2024
Resources may be spread too thin, attempting to cater to a broad and undefined audience.
—Cloé Luv Merraro, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Undefined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undefined. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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