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Meaning of definition by pointing | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Ostensive definition.

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Examples

The peculiar advantages of definition by pointing are only two. First, it is available before any other method is, namely, at the beginning of each symbolizer's life.”
Ampere is likewise incapable of definition by pointing and has to be defined ...”
“He argues that independent of any verbal definitions, we know the meaning of blue and green, say through a definition by pointing.”
Closely related to definition by pointing is definition by examples. Using this method to define "suspension bridge," one might mention the Brooklyn Bridge, ...”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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