undefined
adjective
un·de·fined
ˌən-di-ˈfīnd 
: not defined: such as
a
: not clearly or precisely shown, described, or limited
undefined rules
undefined powers
a vague, undefined feeling of dread
… the true outlines of Clinton's foreign policy remain undefined.—
William Greider
William Greider
b
: not provided with a definition
an undefined dictionary entry
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His role in the offense is still undefined, his shot still not consistently there.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
San Diego enacted specific performance measures in eight of the 14 projects reviewed; the other projects had undefined goals or no goals at all.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
After the viewing, delve into a 45-minute chat with undefined, an astrologer, to explore the astrological implications of the eclipse and get insights into your cosmic blueprint.
—The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
The exact date of this night is undefined but is believed to fall during an odd-numbered night.
—The Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2024
Then there was the undefined femininity of baby doll dresses with a t-shirt underneath or cropped cardigans with pleated skirts—think Cher Horowitz in Clueless or Kelly Taylor in Beverly Hills, 90210.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 3 Apr. 2024
The tax revenue would go to help pay an as-yet undefined portion of the cost for a new Royals ballpark in the Crossroads Arts District near downtown, as well as more than half of the cost of renovating Arrowhead Stadium.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2024
Avoid granting overly broad or undefined powers that could increase the risk of legal challenges or conflicts with trustees and beneficiaries.
—Matthew Erskine, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
At a time when hiring is harder than ever (there are 12.1 million open US jobs right now) and the future of work is still undefined, today’s layoff epidemic is sabotaging tomorrow's performance.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
San Diego enacted specific performance measures in eight of the 14 projects reviewed; the other projects had undefined goals or no goals at all.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
After the viewing, delve into a 45-minute chat with undefined, an astrologer, to explore the astrological implications of the eclipse and get insights into your cosmic blueprint.
—The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
The exact date of this night is undefined but is believed to fall during an odd-numbered night.
—The Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2024
Then there was the undefined femininity of baby doll dresses with a t-shirt underneath or cropped cardigans with pleated skirts—think Cher Horowitz in Clueless or Kelly Taylor in Beverly Hills, 90210.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 3 Apr. 2024
The tax revenue would go to help pay an as-yet undefined portion of the cost for a new Royals ballpark in the Crossroads Arts District near downtown, as well as more than half of the cost of renovating Arrowhead Stadium.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2024
Avoid granting overly broad or undefined powers that could increase the risk of legal challenges or conflicts with trustees and beneficiaries.
—Matthew Erskine, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
At a time when hiring is harder than ever (there are 12.1 million open US jobs right now) and the future of work is still undefined, today’s layoff epidemic is sabotaging tomorrow's performance.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
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“Undefined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undefined. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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