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well-defined limits

[/wɛl dɪˈfaɪnd ˈlɪmɪts/]
noun phrase
limites bem definidos
1. Clear, precise boundaries or restrictions that are explicitly stated and easy to understand
The project has well-defined limits regarding budget and timeline.
O projeto tem limites bem definidos com relação ao orçamento e ao cronograma.
2. Boundaries that are unambiguous and leave no room for confusion or misinterpretation
The contract establishes well-defined limits for both parties' responsibilities.
O contrato estabelece limites bem definidos para as responsabilidades de ambas as partes.
Synonyms
clear boundariesdistinct limitsexplicit boundariesprecise limitsdefined parameters
Antonyms
vague limitsunclear boundariesambiguous limitsundefined boundariesfuzzy limits

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limites bem definidos
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
limites bem definidos
Same usage in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
limites claramente estabelecidos
Alternative formal expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

set boundaries
draw a line
within bounds
stay within limits
cross the line
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