Clear-Cut

Pronunciation: /klɪr-kʌt/

Definitions of clear-cut

adjective clear-cut - easily understood or decided; without doubt or ambiguity

Example Sentences

A1 The instructions for assembling the furniture were clear-cut and easy to follow.

A2 The rules of the game were clear-cut, making it easy for everyone to understand.

B1 The company's policy on workplace harassment is clear-cut and strictly enforced.

B2 The evidence presented in court was clear-cut and left no room for doubt.

C1 The decision to invest in the new technology was not clear-cut and required extensive analysis.

C2 The debate over the environmental impact of the project was not clear-cut, with experts on both sides presenting compelling arguments.

Examples of clear-cut in a Sentence

formal The guidelines provided by the company were clear-cut and easy to follow.

informal I need a clear-cut answer before I can make a decision.

slang The referee made a clear-cut call on that play.

figurative The path to success is not always clear-cut and may require some detours.

Grammatical Forms of clear-cut

• past tense: clear-cut
• plural: clear-cuts
• comparative: more clear-cut
• superlative: most clear-cut
• present tense: clear-cuts
• future tense: will clear-cut
• perfect tense: has clear-cut
• continuous tense: is clear-cutting
• singular: clear-cut
• positive degree: clear-cut
• infinitive: to clear-cut
• gerund: clear-cutting
• participle: clear-cut

Origin and Evolution of clear-cut

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'clear-cut' originated from the combination of 'clear' meaning transparent or easily understood, and 'cut' meaning to sever or divide.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in forestry to describe the act of removing all trees from an area, the term 'clear-cut' has evolved to also mean something that is obvious, unambiguous, or without any doubt.