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Clearly and unambiguously determined, established, or described. Refers to concepts, boundaries, rules, or goals that are precisely outlined.
Ein erfolgreiches Projekt braucht klar definierte Aufgaben.
A successful project needs clearly defined tasks.
'Definiert' (defined) is the past participle of the verb 'definieren' (to define). Therefore, it can be used not only as an adjective, but also to form the perfect tense (with 'haben' (to have)) and the passive (with 'werden' (to become/be)).
Wir haben die Projektziele klar definiert.
We have clearly defined the project goals.
The meaning depends strongly on the noun. If 'definiert' (defined) refers to abstract things like 'Ziele' (goals), 'Regeln' (rules), or 'Begriffe' (terms), it means 'clearly established'. If it refers to 'Körper' (body) or 'Muskeln' (muscles), it describes a trained appearance.
Jeder Mitarbeiter hat einen klar definierten Aufgabenbereich.
Every employee has a clearly defined area of responsibility.
In the abstract meaning, 'definiert' (defined) is often strengthened by adverbs such as 'klar' (clearly), 'genau' (precisely), 'eindeutig' (unambiguously), or 'fest' (firmly). For example, people speak of 'fest definierten Prozessen' (firmly defined processes).
Es gibt genau definierte Kriterien für die Teilnahme.
There are precisely defined criteria for participation.
This meaning belongs to colloquial language and is especially common in the context of sports, fitness, and bodybuilding. People speak of a 'definierten Körper' (defined body) or 'definierten Muskeln' (defined muscles).
Für einen definierten Körper sind Training und Ernährung wichtig.
For a defined body, training and nutrition are important.
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'klar' and 'definiert' can both mean that something is unambiguous. 'klar' is the broader and more everyday word: an explanation, a goal, or an answer can be clear. Use 'definiert' when something is precisely established or described, for example a concept, a boundary, a role, or a goal. 'klar' says: you understand it well. 'definiert' says more strongly: it is precisely determined.
Im Kurs hat Moritz gelernt, dass die Ziele des Projekts genau definiert sein müssen.
In the course, Moritz learned that the project's goals have to be precisely defined.
Vor dem Termin sind die wichtigsten Fragen klar.
Before the appointment, the most important questions are clear.