well–defined

adjective well–de·fined \ˌwel-di-ˈfīnd\

: easy to see or understand

Full Definition of WELL-DEFINED

: having clearly distinguishable limits, boundaries, or features <a well–defined scar>

: clearly stated or described <well–defined policies>

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