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predefined
/ˌpriːdɪˈfaɪnd/
established in advance
The software uses predefined settings for optimal performance.
The software has settings that are set beforehand for the best results.
general
set or determined beforehand
The company has a predefined list of criteria for hiring new employees.
The company has a list of requirements that were established in advance for selecting new employees.
The game includes predefined levels that players must complete.
The game has levels that were designed and set beforehand for players to finish.
Commonly used in technology, business, and programming contexts to describe settings or rules established before use.
Collocations
predefined settingssettings that are set in advancepredefined rulesrules that are established beforehandpredefined criteriacriteria that are determined in advance
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Pro Tip
Technical Usage
In programming, 'predefined' often refers to variables, functions, or settings that are built into a system and do not need to be created by the user.
Gold Rule
Clarity in Context
Use 'predefined' when referring to something that has been established or set in advance, especially in technical or business contexts.
Word Origin
From 'pre-' (before) + 'define' (to set limits or boundaries). The term combines these elements to mean something that is established or determined beforehand.
Usage Notes
Often used in technical and business contexts to describe configurations, rules, or criteria that are set in advance to ensure consistency or efficiency.
Word Breakdown
pre-
before
prefixdefine
to set limits or boundaries
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