Verbdefined
Adjectivedefined (comparative more defined, superlative most defined)
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Related termsFrom Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. A definition is a passage that explains the meaning of a term (a word, phrase or other set of symbols), or a type of thing. The term to be defined is the definiendum (plural definienda). A term may have many different senses or meanings. For each such specific sense, a definiens (plural definientia) is a cluster of words that defines it. A chief difficulty in managing definition is the need to use other terms that are already understood or whose definitions are easily obtainable. The use of the term in a simple example may suffice. By contrast, a dictionary definition has additional details, typically including an etymology showing snapshots of the earlier meanings and the parent language. Like other words, the term definition has subtly different meanings in different contexts. A definition may be descriptive of the general use meaning, or stipulative of the speaker's immediate intentional meaning. For example, in formal languages like mathematics, a 'stipulative' definition guides a specific discussion. A descriptive definition can be shown to be "right" or "wrong" by comparison to general usage, but a stipulative definition can only be disproved by showing a logical contradiction [3]. A precising definition extends the descriptive dictionary definition (lexical definition) of a term for a specific purpose by including additional criteria that narrow down the set of things meeting the definition. C.L. Stevenson has identified persuasive definition as a form of stipulative definition which purports to describe the "true" or "commonly accepted" meaning of a term, while in reality stipulating an altered use, perhaps as an argument for some specific view. Stevenson has also noted that some definitions are "legal" or "coercive", whose object is to create or alter rights, duties or crimes. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License How will the Iraqi war be defined in our grandchildren's history books? Q. How will the war be defined? Since years of war are generally summarized in a few paragraphs, what will be the general lesson taught about the war in Iraq? Do you think Bush will be declared a hero in the history books or will be openly outed as an epic fail? Asked by just me - Fri Dec 26 01:33:24 2008 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments A. Good question. I think it still has a lot to do with the how Iraq goes, and what ends up happening with Al-Qaeda, and America's standing in the world 50 years from now. If Al-qaeda still exists in 50 years, the USA never gets its "swagger back" economically and diplomatically and Iraq becomes more like Lebanon than say other western democracies, and the Palestinian state issue is not resolved... It will be remembered as a failure. This is where Obama can rescue the War and Bush presidency. If he can reverse course and crush Al-qaeda, get our economy and standing in the world back on track and find an answer to the Palestinian Statehood issue, Iraq may become a minor blip in the history books. But, if those issues are still around, Iraq… [cont.] Answered by arch0049 - Fri Dec 26 02:34:38 2008 What type of music defined the 90s? I am writing a poem about music in the 90s and the rhythm and feel? Q. Specificall... What kind of dance music do you think defined the 90s? What words come to mind when thinking about the style of 90s music? Who do you think were the biggest icons of the 90s... The more help the better, I greatly appreciate it. Asked by R - Sat Aug 15 13:52:15 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments A. The 90s is divided into two sections, the first half is dance/techno dominated. Around 94, the alternative/new age scene really started to take off and music (particularly pop) was more folksy (Lisa Loeb, Natalie Merchant, Sara McLaughlin) and the rock was folksly and more acoustic as well (Sister Hazel, Blues Travelors, Dave Matthews, etc). You had good teen bands but they did not dominate the music scene like they do now. Great time to be young was the 90s. Answered by Andrew - Tue Aug 18 10:56:47 2009 How long will it take to get more defined abs by this exercise?
Q. I'm 14, and a 6 pack is visible, but only very slightly. So obviously i'm not fat at all, there is barely any on me. So i was wondering, how long would it take to get a defined stomach by doing just, yes just, 24 jacknifes a night. Please take into account that I am already slightly there. Any suggestions? Asked by Kie - Sun Nov 29 14:42:19 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. Approximately 6 weeks, that is if you eat a balanced diet plus proper exercise. Also, don't forget to rest to allow your body to build some tissues for more defined muscles. Answered by Mark - Thu Dec 3 08:03:52 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "defined"  csnphilly.com Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:34:08 GMT+00:00 by 'Unknowns' Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia Andy Reid, pictured here last season, seems eager to face the challenges the unknowns may bring this season. (AP) By Ray Didinger bethlehem, Pa. ...  marketwatch.com Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:07:14 GMT+00:00 MarketWatch (press release) These factors, combined with the significant scale of expected annual production, and low permitting and technical risks, define a long-life project well ...  voices.washingtonpost.com Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:10:32 GMT+00:00 Washington Post You've probably seen it on a Web site or a sticker in a store window by now: a square filled with seemingly random black-and-white patterns. What is it? ... From Google News Search: "defined"  grfx.cstv.com 800px x 1280px | 419.10kB [source page] 1024x768 | 1280x1024 | 1600x1200 1280x800 | 1440x960 | 1680x1050  toprydecity.com.au 352px x 500px | 44.70kB [source page] acquisition and management of property developments across Australia from inception to completion Defined offers end to end solutions for its clients Defined is working closely with Bovis Lend Lease who has been contracted by the Beville Group to build the retail component of the development that will incorporate four From Yahoo Image Search: "defined"  moneymanager.com moneymanager Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:00:36 GM Defined. -contribution retirement plans are quite common, and have been increasing in popularity over the last couple of decades. As compared to a . defined. -benefit plan, where an employee is guaranteed a certain monetary amount on a ...  cheryljacksonphotography.com admin Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:37:35 GM In simple language, investment can be . defined. as the aggregate of assets with the objective of making a profit therefrom in the future. Another way to look at it is as a means of using money in various ways, or better still as the time ...  businessdrivenit.org admin Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:40:01 GM vary the preset values ? With the long details you have given, I think the very short answer I can give is that, you need to be very honest with yourself. From Google Blog Search: "defined" |
