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clearly defined

ADJECTIVE

definite

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bold categorical clear-cut definitive distinct explicit obvious palpable positive precise pronounced specific straightforward unambiguous unequivocal unmistakable well-defined

WEAK

audible clean-cut complete crisp determined distinguishable downright express fixed forthright full graphic incisive marked minute not vague particular plain ringing severe sharp silhouetted tangible visible vivid well-grounded well-marked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous doubtful equivocal fuzzy indefinite indistinct inexact obscure questionable uncertain unclear unsure vague

WEAK

imprecise indeterminate not clear undefined unfixed unlimited

Example Sentences

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Few have had a professional life so clearly defined and wildly successful as Woods.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Regulators have never clearly defined the term, but they claim to know one when they see it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The BBC will publish its response to the government's consultation on its future on Thursday, which is expected to say all board appointments should follow "a new, clearly defined, transparent and broadly consistent process".

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

"Congress owes our service members a clearly defined mission, so that when they accomplish it, they can come home."

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

So well-designed research studies will have clearly defined variables—independent, dependent, and controlled—that help scientists identify what’s changing and what’s causing the change.

From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin

clearly defined

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