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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.
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Describes a body or muscles that are clearly shaped and visible through training and a low body fat percentage.
Er trainiert hart für einen definierten Körper.
He trains hard for a defined body.
'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.
specific / concrete
Both words can describe a clearly formulated goal. „Konkret“ mainly emphasizes specific practical details, while „definiert“ places greater emphasis on the goal being clearly established and clearly delimited. Use „konkret“ when steps or results are mentioned, and „definiert“ when the exact definition is important.
Das definierte Ziel gilt für alle Abteilungen und ist im Plan klar festgelegt.
The defined goal applies to all departments and is clearly laid out in the plan.
Unser konkretes Ziel ist, bis Freitag zehn neue Kunden zu gewinnen.
Our specific goal is to acquire ten new customers by Friday.
