ME Eng 10 Q2 1201_PS_What Are Technical Definitions_.pptx

TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS

1. Lesson 1 What Are Technical Definitions?

2. Distinguish the varying meaning of the words as used in different fields; and Write a technical definition for a particular term.

3. How does a technical definition help in clearing up the ambiguity of words in particular fields?

4. Form groups with five members each. Each group is allowed to use either a print dictionary or a mobile dictionary. Search for the meanings of the underlined words in the given list. Groups will be given 5 minutes to search for the meanings of the words. Answers will be shared in class. Scavenger Hunt

5. Hotel guest: Kindly change the sheets . Accountant: I can hardly see the error in these sheets . Teacher: Class, kindly read the writings on the board . CEO: We are going to have a meeting with the board by next week. Engineer: We need to fix the wires to get this machine running. Teller: The client asks me to wire a huge sum of money for his mom. Baker: I want to create a new icing flavor for this sponge cake. Marine biologist: We have discovered a new species that we believe belongs to the sponge family. BPO Operator: Kindly stay on the line until an agent becomes available. Chemist: Since World War I, several chemical agents were developed into weapons.

6. Answer the following questions: What have you observed about the underlined words? What have you observed about the definitions that you have found? Suppose that the speakers were not identified according to their jobs. Do you think there would be any ambiguity with the message that the following statements would like to convey?

7. How do we define words? How do we distinguish words with multiple meanings? What words can you think of whose meanings vary according to the field where they are used?

8. Definitions help us understand the meaning of a word or phrase. They express the essential nature of terms . 2 TYPES OF DEFINITION TECHNICAL DEFINITION OPERATIONAL DEFNITION

9. Technical Definition It is an explanation or description of vocabulary that makes communication in a specific field easier to understand. It may be used to explain a technical terminology or concept to someone who is unfamiliar with or has a little knowledge of it. It is essential in any academic or research paper.

10. Technical Definition Technical definitions explain what a concept means .

11. Technical Definition operation general a series of actions that are done in a certain way or order medical a clinical procedure involving a patient and a doctor military a mission with specific goals and objectives computer a set of instructions for a computer that has a name by which it can be called into action

12. Three Types of Technical Definition Parenthetical Definition This is a short description that may be a synonym or an alternative phrase that is placed after the term being defined. This may be enclosed in parentheses or set off by commas. The shrink (psychiatrist) gave Andy a prescription for his sleep disorder.

13. Three Types of Technical Definition Sentence Definition This usually appears in a glossary, within the text, or in margin notes. Most sentence definitions introduce the term, give its category, and cite its distinguishing features. The word shrink is an informal term for a doctor with special training in treating mental illness, more commonly known as psychiatrist.

14. Three Types of Technical Definition Extended Definitions This is used when a term has to be explained in great detail. This kind of definition may be a few sentences but can also be several pages long. Extended definitions are usually used in textbooks, encyclopedias, and websites.

15. A shrink has commonly referred to psychotherapists, including both psychiatrists and psychologists. This term is derived from “headshrinker,” a word that was first coined as a slang term for a psychotherapist in the 1950s issue of Time magazine. The use of the term asserted that anyone who had predicted the phenomenal success of the television Western “Hopalong Cassidy” would have been to a “headshrinker.” Example of an Extended Definition

16. Read the following statements. Then, accomplish the table by filling out the field, meaning, and sentence definition of the boldfaced words. Linen cigarette pants gives the wearer a more natural-toned look. On web pages, icons are also used as a link to other pages. Songs with actions help the child to develop coordination and motor skills. Sherman's story was spiked due to political reasons. I just found out recently that the title of the whole lot which I inherited was under my brother’s name.

17. Word Field Meaning Sentence Definition

18. Provide a parenthetical, sentence, and extended definition for each of the following words according to a single, distinct field or context. Word Parenthetical Definition Sentence Definition Extended Definition grade will level drive fire

19. How do you define yourself as a person? Values Integration

20. Find a partner. Search the library or the internet for a news, features, or entertainment article. The article must contain at least five words that can be defined in different fields or contexts. Come up with a technical definition for each of the selected words in the article. Present your work in class by summarizing your chosen article and sharing the technical definitions you provided for your chosen words. Your teacher may ask questions after the activity.

21. Find a word that is used in at least three different fields or contexts. Provide technical definitions for each field/context it is used. Write sentences using the selected word and based on the three different fields or contexts and their technical definitions. Assignment

22. Assignment Word: Field/ Context Technical Definition Sentence

23. “Blog about academic writing for everyone”. Accessed April 1, 2022. https://www.ufoscience.org/what-is-an-extended-definition-in-writing/ “Types of Definitions Used in Technical Writing”. Accessed April 1, 2022. https://study.com/academy/lesson/types-of-definitions-used-in-technical-writing.html