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well-defined zone

[/wɛl dɪˈfaɪnd zoʊn/]
nounpl: well-defined zones
zona bem definida
1. An area or region with clearly established and precisely marked boundaries or characteristics
The parking lot is divided into a well-defined zone for handicapped vehicles.
O estacionamento é dividido em uma zona bem definida para veículos de deficientes.
2. A specific area characterized by distinct features that are clearly demarcated or understood
The research team identified a well-defined zone of contamination in the water supply.
A equipe de pesquisa identificou uma zona bem definida de contaminação no abastecimento de água.
Synonyms
clearly defined areadistinct regiondemarcated zonebounded areadelimited space
Antonyms
ill-defined zonevague areaambiguous regionblurred boundaries

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona bem definida
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
zona bem delimitada
Common alternative phrasing in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw a line in the sand
set boundaries
mark off an area
establish parameters
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