structured
Americanadjective
adjective
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having a distinct physical shape or form, often provided by an internal structure
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planned in broad outline; organized
structured play for preschoolers
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having a definite predetermined pattern; rigid
structured hierarchy
Other Word Forms
- nonstructured adjective
Etymology
Origin of structured
Example Sentences
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“The existing first sale program is heavily vetted, structured and enforced,” the group said.
Instead, diversity in the past may have been structured differently than scientists have assumed.
From Science Daily
Mr. Oz estimates some $300 billion annually in healthcare fraud and abuse, much of it from badly structured, barely monitored state Medicaid programs everywhere.
By carefully controlling a photon's spatial pattern, timing, and spectrum, the team can design what are known as structured photons.
From Science Daily
“Personal loans can make sense for structured debt consolidation or a short-term need with a clear payoff plan,” Um said.
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