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The phrase "are defined by a" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when explaining the characteristics or criteria that establish the identity or nature of something.
Example: "The parameters of the experiment are defined by a set of strict guidelines to ensure accuracy."
Alternatives: "are characterized by a" or "are determined by a".
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Medical device registration requirements are defined by a country's legislation.
All of us have memorable moments that are defined by a particular song.
Soap operas are defined by a commitment to insularity — atmospheric, relational, with circular narratives.
"We live in homes that are defined by a small nuclear family," Shapiro says.
In fact, the idea that families are defined by "a love that money can't buy" is relatively recent.
Prokaryotic cells are defined by a much simpler design than is found in eukaryotic cells.
More than beards and bikes, they are defined by a mysterious off-screen income that keeps them in spacious, stylishly furnished accommodation in Brooklyn's most gentrified streets.
Most of my songs are defined by a sense of loneliness, of isolation, that I probably get from spending a lot of time on my own.
The participants in this straw poll are defined by a desire for positive change, defining success in social terms rather than by individual performance, financial reward or status.
The Cardinals are defined by a quick, up-and-down transition offense led by the plucky guard Peyton Siva.
Other communities are defined by a vicious or predatory loyalty.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com