doneness

noun

done·​ness ˈdən-nəs How to pronounce doneness (audio)
: the condition of being cooked to the desired degree

Examples of doneness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Test Kitchen Tip: Do not stack eggs; this will alter the cooking time and could result in eggs being cooked to different levels of doneness. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024 Also use the meat thermometer to test for doneness; all chicken pieces should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 F (check the temperature at the thickest part of each piece, not touching the bone). Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 July 2024 Here are the internal cooking temperatures for each level of doneness, according to the Grass Roots Farmers Co-Op: Medium-rare: 135º F Medium: 145º F Medium-well: 155º F Well-done: 160º F Each of these levels takes a different amount of time to cook. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024 Lacking a meat thermometer, the family assessed the doneness of the dark-colored meat by eye. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for doneness 

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Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of doneness was in 1927

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“Doneness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doneness. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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doneness

noun
done·​ness ˈdən-nəs How to pronounce doneness (audio)
: the condition of being cooked to the desired degree
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