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well-defined procedure

[/wɛl dɪˈfaɪnd prəˈsidʒər/]
noun phrasepl: well-defined procedures
procedimento bem definido
1. A clear, detailed set of steps or instructions that are precisely outlined and understood by all parties involved
The company implemented a well-defined procedure for handling customer complaints.
A empresa implementou um procedimento bem definido para lidar com reclamações de clientes.
2. In technical or scientific contexts, a process with explicit rules, inputs, outputs, and conditions that leave no ambiguity
A well-defined procedure in mathematics ensures consistent results across calculations.
Um procedimento bem definido em matemática garante resultados consistentes em cálculos.
Synonyms
clear procedureexplicit proceduredefined processestablished protocolstructured process
Antonyms
ambiguous procedureundefined processvague procedureunclear process

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
procedimento bem definido
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
procedimento bem delimitado
Alternative phrasing sometimes used in business contexts
Portugal
procedimento claramente definido
Common in European Portuguese, emphasizing clarity

Related Idioms & Phrases

by the book
following protocol
step-by-step process
standard operating procedure
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