defined term

collocation in English

meaningsofdefineandterm

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define
verb[T]
uk
/dɪˈfaɪn/us
/dɪˈfaɪn/
to say what the meaning of something, especially a ...
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term
noun
uk
/tɜːm/us
/tɝːm/
the fixed period of time that something ...
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(Definition ofdefineandtermfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofdefined term

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A "seriously damaged vehicle" is not a clearlydefinedterm, and hence there are no statistics for the number of vehicles involved.
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Local authority accounts do not identify expenditure on the arts as such, which in any event is not a closelydefinedterm.
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The ban would apply even if the goods conformed to thedefinedterm.
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It would be more satisfactory to use thisdefinedtermrather than the somewhat vague expression of persons "exercising influence over".
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In other licensing legislation, such as that regulating the sale of alcohol, "a fit and proper person" is a clearlydefinedterm.
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If it is not likely to be mistaken for adefinedterm, the question is: why penalise it?
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Another difference is that bonds usually have adefinedterm, or maturity, after which the bond is redeemed, whereas stocks are typically outstanding indefinitely.
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If the invention falls under one of several excluding categories, however, including a naturally occurring article (adefinedtermin the law), then it is not patent eligible.
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Defined terms are shown in italics when first used in the main text.
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These midrashim are sometimes referred to as "aggadah" or "haggadah", a looselydefinedtermthat may refer to all non-legal discourse in classical rabbinic literature.
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This clearlydefinedtermallows for accurate measurements of the number of uninsured people, and more reliable research results.
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This broadlydefinedtermcan be used to describe every change which occurs in the universe.
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Now we can instantiate them with defined terms, too.
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Since there are no partially defined terms in type theory, all subexpressions of e must be translated into totally defined terms.
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Capital crime is a specificallydefinedtermin the statute, and for state offenses can include offenses that are eligible for a life sentence (with or without parole).
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