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Term Definition: History
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A term definition is a descriptive statement that explains the meaning of a specialized linguistic expression by representing the concept it designates and distinguishing it from related concepts within a particular subject field [1]. In terminology studies, a definition establishes the conceptual content of a term by identifying its essential characteristics and its relationships to other concepts in an organized conceptual system [1]. Definitions may take different forms, including intensional definitions, which specify a broader concept and its distinguishing characteristics, and extensional definitions, which identify the objects or members belonging to a concept [2]. A well-constructed term definition provides conceptual clarity, supports consistent terminology usage, and facilitates accurate communication within specialized domains [1][2].

  • Term Definition
  • Terminology
  • Concept Representation
  • Conceptual Characteristics

Linguistics and Terminology Studies • Language and Linguistics • Arts and Humanities • Social Sciences

References

  1. International Organization for Standardization. ISO 704:2022 Terminology Work—Principles and Methods; ISO: Geneva, Switzerland, 2022. https://www.iso.org/standard/79077.html
  2. International Organization for Standardization. ISO 1087:2019 Terminology Work and Terminology Science—Vocabulary; ISO: Geneva, Switzerland, 2019. https://www.iso.org/standard/62330.html
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