adjective, verb (past participle)
definido
1. having clear, distinct, or precise boundaries, limits, or characteristics
The project has a well-defined scope and timeline.
O projeto tem um escopo e cronograma bem definidos.
2. clearly stated or determined; not vague or ambiguous
The rules are clearly defined in the handbook.
As regras estão claramente definidas no manual.
3. past tense and past participle of 'define'; to state the meaning of a word or concept
The teacher defined the term before the lesson began.
A professora definiu o termo antes da aula começar.
4. to establish or specify the nature, scope, or limits of something
The contract defined the responsibilities of each party.
O contrato definiu as responsabilidades de cada parte.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'defined' is frequently used in professional, academic, and legal settings to establish clarity and precision. In Brazil, the phrase 'bem-definido' (well-defined) is particularly common in business Portuguese and technical documentation. The concept emphasizes the importance of clarity in communication, which is valued in formal contexts across both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
well-defined (bem-definido)
clearly defined (claramente definido)
sharply defined (nitidamente definido)
narrowly defined (estreitamente definido)
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