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Sep 26, 2019 · Vagueness is just one among many sources of linguistic indeterminacy. Examples of vague terms are often really examples of open texture, generality, or genericity. With the vagueness definition at hand, I will try to obtain clarity by relating vagueness to these realities. 5.1 Vagueness and Open Texture
- Ana Escher
- anaescher@campus.ul.pt
- 2019
May 7, 2021 · 2.1 What is vagueness? Vagueness is usually explained by reference to paradigmatically vague terms such as “blue”, “tall”, or “heap”. Moreover, three characteristics have been accepted in the literature as essential to vagueness.
- David Lanius
- 2021
Sep 10, 2018 · In speech or writing, vagueness is the imprecise or unclear use of language. Check out some useful examples of vague statements.
- Richard Nordquist
In § 3.2, I examine and criticize existing definitions of vagueness. In § 3.3, I explain a key notion necessary for an understanding of my definition of vagueness. In § 3.4, I present my definition, and in § 3.5, I present its advantages.
Ambiguity in-volves uncertainty about mappings between levels of representation with different structural characteristics, while vagueness involves uncertainly about the actual meanings of particular terms.
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Vagueness refers to a lack of clarity in meaning. For example, Go down the road a ways and then turn right is vague because “a ways” does not precisely explain how far one should go down the road. Ambiguity is when there is more than one clear meaning, and it is difficult to choose which meaning was intended.
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May 16, 2016 · A formal literature review is an evidence-based, in-depth analysis of a subject. There are many reasons for writing one and these will influence the length and style of your review, but in essence a literature review is a critical appraisal of the current collective knowledge on a subject.
