clear-cut

clear-cut
I
(New American Roget's College Thesaurus)
adj. distinct, obvious. See certainty. Ant., in doubt.
II
(Roget's IV) modif.
Syn. precise, plain, evident; see definite 1 , 2 , obvious 1 , 2 .
III
(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) a.
clear, definite, distinct, unquestionable, unmistakable, explicit, obvious, express.
IV
(Roget's Thesaurus II) adjective 1. Readily seen, perceived, or understood: apparent, clear, crystal clear, distinct, evident, manifest, noticeable, observable, obvious, patent, plain, pronounced, visible. See SEE. 2. Without any doubt: clear, decided, definite, distinct, pronounced, unquestionable. See CERTAIN. 3. Clearly, fully, and sometimes emphatically expressed: categorical, clear, decided, definite, explicit, express, positive, precise, specific, unambiguous, unequivocal. See CLEAR.

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  • clear-cut — clear cutness, n. /klear kut / for 1, 2; /klear kut / for 3 5, adj., n., v., clear cut, clear cutting. adj. 1. formed with or having clearly defined outlines: a face with clear cut features. 2. unambiguously clear; completely evident; definite:… …   Universalium

  • clear-cut — clear cut1 adj easy to understand or be certain about = ↑definite ▪ There is not always a clear cut distinction between right and wrong. clear cut 2 clear cut2 n AmE an area of forest that has been completely cut down >clear cut v [T] …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • Clear-cut — a. 1. Having a sharp, distinct outline, like that of a cameo. [1913 Webster] She has . . . a cold and clear cut face. Tennyson. [1913 Webster] 2. Concisely and distinctly expressed. [1913 Webster] 3. Distinct and unambiguous; unquestionable; as …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • clear-cut — clear cut1 adjective definite and easy to understand, recognize, or make a decision about: The situation wasn t as clear cut as he d have liked. clear cut ,clear cut 2 verb intransitive or transitive AMERICAN to cut down all the trees in an area …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • Clear-cut — v. t. To cut (a region of forest) clear of all trees. It is a method used for efficiently logging a portion of forest, but often has undesirable effects on the environment. [PJC] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • clear-cut — clear and certain, so that there is no doubt about something. She has clear cut evidence that the company cheated her. The link between alcohol and crime is clear cut …   New idioms dictionary

  • clear-cut — [klir′kut΄] adj. 1. clearly and sharply outlined 2. distinct; definite; not doubtful; unambiguous 3. having all of its trees cut down vt. to cut (a forested area) completely: Also written clearcut clear cutting n., adj. clearcutting …   English World dictionary

  • clear-cut — index accurate, categorical, certain (positive), certain (specific), clear (apparent), coheren …   Law dictionary

  • clear-cut — trenchant, *incisive, cutting, biting, crisp Analogous words: distinct, plain, clear, manifest, *evident: definite, *explicit, express: precise, exact, nice (see CORRECT) Contrasted words: confused, muddled (see CONFUSE): hazy, misty, fogged (see …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • clear-cut — [adj] definite assured, categorical, crystalline, decided, definitive, distinct, evident, explicit, express, indubitable, lucent, lucid, obvious, plain, precise, pronounced, sharp cut, specific, straightforward, unambiguous, undisputed, undoubted …   New thesaurus

  • clear cut — index exact Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

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