Explicit vs Definite

Both 'explicit' and 'definite' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Explicit' is used to describe something clearly stated or shown, leaving no room for doubt or confusion. On the other hand, 'definite' is used to describe something clearly defined, known, or certain.

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Explicit

Correct. 'Explicit' is used to describe something clearly stated or shown, leaving no room for doubt or confusion.

You can use 'explicit' when you want to emphasize that something is clearly expressed or shown without any ambiguity.

Examples:

The instructions were explicit and easy to follow.
She made her intentions explicit from the beginning.

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Explicit recognition of class actions must be also be included.
Explicit base file. For compatibility with certain tools.
Explicit permission shall be required in the case of each credit institution.
Explicit recognition by the competent authorities of the use of models for supervisory capital purposes shall be required in each case.
Explicit consent of the person transferred or of his/her representative for the transmission of the health information:
Explicit rejection notified after the implicit rejection
Mr Harrison was very explicit, stressing that tourism creates jobs.
The judge was explicit in her ruling.
The explicit language, I think it's too much.
There will be no shooting without my explicit orders.
The White House counsel wouldn't be manipulating testimony without explicit direction from the Oval Office.
Each act of subdelegation shall require the explicit agreement of the director.
Member States may permit explicit discounting or deductions to take account of investment income.
Explicit attributes: Issuer identifier used for grouping.
Explicit lifelong learning strategies have been adopted by the majority of countries.
Explicit permission shall be required in the case of each credit institution.
Explicit hierarchical responsibility for planning and/or administration and/or the organisation and/or development of the entire production cycle.
Explicit attributes: Amount outstanding in euro, market capitalisation in euro.
Explicit photos were taken, and then they went viral at the school, so we've got a lot of kids, panicking parents.
Explicit mention should be made of minorities, whose situation is particularly disturbing in a number of countries, and also of equal participation.

Alternatives:

clear
unambiguous
obvious
evident
unequivocal

Definite

Correct. 'Definite' is used to describe something clearly defined, known, or certain.

You can use 'definite' when you want to express that something is precise, certain, or clearly established.