Match the LIST-I with LIST-II LIST-I (Definition) A. Stipulative B. Lexical C.…

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Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
LIST-I (Definition)
A. Stipulative
B. Lexical
C. Precising
D. Theoretical

LIST-II (Characteristic)

I. They are used to eliminate ambiguity

II. They encapsulate larger understanding of theory

III. It is neither accurate nor inaccurate

IV. It reports the meaning of the definiendum
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A.

    A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

  2. B.

    A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II

  3. C.

    A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

  4. D.

    A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

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Correct answer: D

Solution: Match each definition to its characteristic and justify briefly.

  • Stipulative definition: It assigns or stipulates a meaning for a term for the purpose of discussion; such definitions are neither true nor false in the usual sense.

  • Lexical definition: It reports how a term is actually used or what it means in ordinary usage; it reports the meaning of the definiendum.

  • Precising definition: It reduces vagueness or ambiguity by making a term more precise; it is used to eliminate ambiguity.

  • Theoretical definition: It defines a term within the context of a theory and encapsulates a larger theoretical understanding.

Final matching: Stipulative → It is neither accurate nor inaccurate; Lexical → It reports the meaning of the definiendum; Precising → They are used to eliminate ambiguity; Theoretical → They encapsulate larger understanding of theory.

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