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Function of a Definition

The job a definition is intended to perform in a specific context, such as reporting usage, sharpening a concept, or fixing a technical meaning.

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A definition should be judged partly by whether it serves the right purpose for its context.

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Definitions and Conceptual PrecisionStudents learn what definitions do, how different kinds of definitions serve different purposes, and how to assess definitions for scope,…

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Kinds of Definitions and When to Use ThemDefinitions and Conceptual Precision What Definitions Are ForDefinitions and Conceptual Precision

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