well-defined
adjective
well-de·fined
ˌwel-di-ˈfīnd 
1
: having clearly distinguishable limits, boundaries, or features
a well-defined scar
2
: clearly stated or described
well-defined policies
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The fruit fly was chosen because its microbiome is much smaller than that of humans and is well-defined.
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New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2024
Ensuring your brand is well-defined and consistent helps distinguish your business from competitors and can make the difference between commodity and premium pricing for your products or services.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Instead, take the time to document, streamline and standardize at least 80% of a process, ensuring that each step is well-defined and easy to follow.
—Shaleen Devgun, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Some ways for these groups to collaborate include: • Manufacturers delivering clear and well-defined cybersecurity control best practices for device usage.
—Christian Espinosa, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2024
Ensuring your brand is well-defined and consistent helps distinguish your business from competitors and can make the difference between commodity and premium pricing for your products or services.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Instead, take the time to document, streamline and standardize at least 80% of a process, ensuring that each step is well-defined and easy to follow.
—Shaleen Devgun, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Some ways for these groups to collaborate include: • Manufacturers delivering clear and well-defined cybersecurity control best practices for device usage.
—Christian Espinosa, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Well-defined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-defined. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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