definition by pointing

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definition by pointing (plural definitions by pointing)

1. (semantics) Ostensive definition.
   • 1976, Peter T. Manicas, Arthur N. Kruger, Logic: The Essentials^[1]:

     Closely related to definition by pointing is definition by examples. Using this method to define "suspension bridge," one might mention the Brooklyn Bridge, ...

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• definition by example