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clear-cut

intermediateB1

/ˈklɪrˌkʌt/ · clear-cut

having a definite and distinct form or outline; easy to understand.

daily business literature

Meanings

adjectiveformal

having a definite and distinct form or outline; easy to understand.

مکمل طور پر واضح؛ سمجھنا آسان ہے۔

واضح کٹ

waazih kat

Formal: مکمل طور پر واضح

Synonyms

obvious distinct evidentواضحنہایت واضحبے شک

Antonyms

ambiguous vague unclearغیر واضحمبہممجمل

Common Collocations

clear-cut decision
clear-cut distinction
clear-cut reasoning

Example Sentences

The instructions were clear-cut and easy to follow.

ہدایات واضح کٹ تھیں اور پیروی کرنے میں آسان تھیں۔

Hidayaat waazih kat thiin aur pairwi karne mein aasan thiin.

We need a clear-cut strategy to achieve our goals.

ہمارے مقاصد حاصل کرنے کے لیے واضح کٹ حکمت عملی کی ضرورت ہے۔

Hamare maqasid hasil karne ke liye waazih kat hikmat-e-amli ki zarurat hai.

There was a clear-cut difference between the two proposals.

دونوں تجاویز کے درمیان واضح کٹ فرق تھا۔

Dono tajweezon ke darmiyan waazih kat farq tha.

Easily Confused With

clear:Clear means easy to perceive or understand, while clear-cut refers specifically to something with distinct boundaries.

cut:Cut refers to the act of dividing or shortening something whereas clear-cut describes clarity and distinctness.

Word Family

clear

adjectiveصاف

cut

verbکٹنا

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a clear-cut line drawn on paper; it's obvious and straightforward.

Picture a clear-cut forest area with no trees to obscure your view.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "clear + cut" — easy to understand or differentiate

First known use: 19th century

The term 'clear-cut' originated in the late 19th century, combining the words 'clear', meaning obvious and easy to perceive, and 'cut', referring to a definite division.