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Definition of doneness

doneness

/ˈdʌn.nəs/
done · ness
Adjective:done
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doneness Lexical Profile

doneness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The condition or degree of being thoroughly cooked, especially regarding meat or baked goods.

Example

"The chef used an instant-read thermometer to check the doneness of the roast beef."

2

The state or quality of being finished or completed.

Example

"Before moving a software task to the next stage, the team reviews its criteria for doneness."

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• Rhymes for doneness

• Nearby Words

dondalen
dondalen falls
done
doneness
doner
dong
dong nai

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Doneness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/doneness
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