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TYPES OF DEFINITION - Coggle Diagram
TYPES OF DEFINITION
PRECISING : A precising definition makes a term more specific and clear, often for practical purposes.
"In our company, 'regular employee' refers to anyone working more than 30 hours per week."
"For tax purposes, 'residence' is defined as a place where you live for more than six months a year."
"For insurance purposes, 'full-time student' means someone enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester."
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PERSUASIVE : A persuasive definition changes the meaning of a term to influence attitudes or opinions.
"A true patriot is someone who supports our nation's military efforts," to influence political views.
"Real art is that which challenges societal norms," to sway opinions on art.
"Freedom is the ability to pursue your dreams without government interference," to emphasize individual rights.
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STIPULATIVE : A stipulative definition assigns a new or specific meaning to a term for a particular context or discussion.
"For this project, 'sustainable energy' refers only to solar and wind power."
"In our company, 'senior employee' means anyone with more than five years of service."
"In our study on social media, we define 'active user' as someone who posts at least once a week."