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in the PONS Dictionary

defined ADJ

defined

well-de·ˈfined ADJ inv

well-defined
a well-defined answer
a well-defined term

defined-benefit ADJ HUM RESOURCES

defined-benefit

defined-contribution ADJ HUM RESOURCES

de·fine [dɪˈfaɪn] VB trans

1. define (give definition):

to define sth [as sth]
etw [als etw acc] definieren

2. define (specify):

3. define (characterize):

to be defined by sth by one's job

4. define (clearly show in outline):

to be defined against sth

define [dɪˈfaɪn] VB

broadly defined money supply phrase INV-FIN

defined-benefit method N HUM RESOURCES

defined-benefit method

defined-premium method N INSUR

define down VB trans

to define sth ⇆ down
Present
Idefine
youdefine
he/she/itdefines
wedefine
youdefine
theydefine
Past
Idefined
youdefined
he/she/itdefined
wedefined
youdefined
theydefined
Present Perfect
Ihavedefined
youhavedefined
he/she/ithasdefined
wehavedefined
youhavedefined
theyhavedefined
Past Perfect
Ihaddefined
youhaddefined
he/she/ithaddefined
wehaddefined
youhaddefined
theyhaddefined