WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ˈwell-ˈdone,  adj. 
  1. performed accurately and skillfully.
  2. Food(of meat) thoroughly cooked.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
well-done  (wel′dun′),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. performed accurately and diligently;
    executed with skill and efficiency.
  2. (of meat) thoroughly cooked, esp. until all redness is gone.
  • Middle English 1150–1200

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
well-done adj (well done when postpositive)
  1. (of food, esp meat) cooked thoroughly
  2. made or accomplished satisfactorily
'well done' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
bravo - bully - ka pai - well-done - approve - commendation - hold - well

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