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stip·u·la·tive def·i·ni·tion

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  1. stipulative definitionnoun

    a definition that is stipulated by someone and that is not a standard usage

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  1. stipulative definitionnoun

    A definition in which a new or currently-existing term is given a new meaning for the purposes of argument or discussion in a given context.

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  1. Stipulative definition

    A stipulative definition is a type of definition in which a new or currently-existing term is given a new specific meaning for the purposes of argument or discussion in a given context. When the term already exists, this definition may, but does not necessarily, contradict the dictionary (lexical) definition of the term. Because of this, a stipulative definition cannot be "correct" or "incorrect"; it can only differ from other definitions, but it can be useful for its intended purpose.For example, in the riddle of induction by Nelson Goodman, "grue" was stipulated to be "a property of an object that makes it appear green if observed before some future time t, and blue if observed afterward". "Grue" has no meaning in standard English; therefore, Goodman created the new term and gave it a stipulative definition.

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  1. stipulative definition

    A stipulative definition is a definition that assigns a new meaning to a word or term, often for the purpose of clarifying or establishing a specific use or context. It may differ from the conventional or common usage of the word and is intended to introduce a new concept or understanding. Stipulative definitions are commonly used in specific fields or disciplines to establish a shared understanding or to introduce new concepts or terminology.

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  1. Stipulative definition

    A stipulative definition is a type of definition in which a new or currently-existing term is given a specific meaning for the purposes of argument or discussion in a given context. When the term already exists, this definition may, but does not necessarily, contradict the dictionary definition of the term. Because of this, a stipulative definition cannot be "correct" or "incorrect"; it can only differ from other definitions, but it can be useful for its intended purpose. For example, in the riddle of induction by Nelson Goodman, "grue" was stipulated to be "a property of an object that makes it appear green if observed before some future time t, and blue if observed afterward." "Grue" has no meaning in standard English; therefore, Goodman created the new term and gave it a stipulative definition. A governmental example is from the USNRC Final Safety Culture Policy Statement, which defines "nuclear safety culture" as: “Nuclear safety culture is the core values and behaviors resulting from a collective commitment by leaders and individuals to emphasize safety over competing goals to ensure protection of people and the environment.” By this definition there can never be bad, poor, weak, or otherwise problematic nuclear safety culture. It is, by definition, always good.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of stipulative definition in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of stipulative definition in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7


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