1. A predetermined or clearly established path of study, action, or direction with specific objectives and structure
The university offers a defined course in business administration lasting two years.
A universidade oferece um curso definido em administração de empresas com duração de dois anos.
2. A planned route or trajectory that has been explicitly outlined and determined in advance
The ship followed a defined course across the Atlantic Ocean.
O navio seguiu um curso definido através do Oceano Atlântico.