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well-defined

[wel-di-fahynd] / ˈwɛl dɪˈfaɪnd /


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Policies should be targeted, with explicit and well-defined objectives, and feature a governance framework to guarantee political accountability and minimize the risk of corruption. 

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

“We have a well-defined strategy, a restructured organization, new executive leadership, and a detailed execution plan now in place with the singular focus of increasing shareholder value,” CEO Thomas Siebel said in the earnings release.

From Barron's Jun. 3, 2026

Some areas showed clear, well-defined patterns, while nearby regions had none at all, resembling a lake where ice forms in scattered patches rather than covering the surface all at once.

From Science Daily Apr. 28, 2026

If a well-defined and testable prediction emerges from current data, and if an experiment can realistically be built to test it, pursuing that opportunity could lead to a major breakthrough.

From Science Daily Apr. 24, 2026

Naturally, Europe and its many loops were well-defined, but farther afield things got sketchier.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs




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