predefy

/prɛˈdɛfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to defy or challenge beforehand; to anticipate and counter a potential problem or threat.

“The company predefied the economic downturn by diversifying its investments.”

2. verb

to define or determine beforehand; to establish or set a boundary or limit.

“The team predefied the project’s scope and timeline to ensure successful completion.”

3. verb

to pre-define or pre-estimate, especially in a way that is considered inadequate or inaccurate.

“The initial estimate was later shown to be a predefinition of the project’s costs and timeline.”

4. noun

the act of pre-defining or anticipating a potential problem or threat.

“The company’s predefinition of the market trends helped it stay ahead of the competition.”

Synonyms

  • anticipate
  • counter
  • foresee
  • predict
  • preempt

Antonyms

  • dismiss
  • hesitate
  • ignore
  • overlook
  • underestimate