doneness
noun
done·ness ˈdən-nəs 
: the condition of being cooked to the desired degree
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Gently boil until the potatoes are just fork-tender, checking for doneness after 5 minutes of cooking. Drain and transfer the potatoes to a large bowl. 
Felicia Campbell, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2022 Gently boil until the potatoes are just fork-tender, checking for doneness after 5 minutes of cooking. Drain and transfer the potatoes to a large bowl. Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 Carefully lift the towel to check for doneness; adding another 30 seconds if necessary. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022 Cook until golden brown, 2½ to 3 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 140° to 145° (medium rare) or to desired degree of doneness. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 Your eyes can also be a tool for how to test meat for doneness. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2022 Gently boil until the potatoes are just fork-tender, checking for doneness after five minutes of cooking. Drain and transfer the potatoes to a large bowl. Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 26 June 2022 Gently boil until the potatoes are just fork-tender, checking for doneness after five minutes of cooking. Drain and transfer the potatoes to a large bowl. Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 26 June 2022 To check for doneness, stick a sharp knife into the top fillet, along the centerline, and push gently to one side; the flesh should separate easily from the center bone and no pinkness should be visible. Janelle Davis, CNN, 25 May 2022 See More
Felicia Campbell, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2022 Gently boil until the potatoes are just fork-tender, checking for doneness after 5 minutes of cooking. Drain and transfer the potatoes to a large bowl. Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 Carefully lift the towel to check for doneness; adding another 30 seconds if necessary. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022 Cook until golden brown, 2½ to 3 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 140° to 145° (medium rare) or to desired degree of doneness. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 Your eyes can also be a tool for how to test meat for doneness. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2022 Gently boil until the potatoes are just fork-tender, checking for doneness after five minutes of cooking. Drain and transfer the potatoes to a large bowl. Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 26 June 2022 Gently boil until the potatoes are just fork-tender, checking for doneness after five minutes of cooking. Drain and transfer the potatoes to a large bowl. Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 26 June 2022 To check for doneness, stick a sharp knife into the top fillet, along the centerline, and push gently to one side; the flesh should separate easily from the center bone and no pinkness should be visible. Janelle Davis, CNN, 25 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1927, in the meaning defined above
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