English 10

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Giving Technical
and Operational
Definitions

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What is a definition?
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Definition, according to
Merriam-Webster Dictionary,
is a statement of the
meaning of a word or
word group or a sign or
symbol.

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Why do we need to
define a word or a
term?

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Defining terms is one
way to understand a
text. It is one way of
helping to resolve
problems of ambiguity
or confusion.

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What is the purpose of
the “Definition of Terms”
in research?

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Definition of terms
is an essential section
of a research as it
ensures a common
understanding of key
concepts and
terminologies that is

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shared between the
writer and the readers.

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Technical vs.
Operational
Definition

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Technical definition Definition that comes from
refers to the aspect of
explaining or
different references
describing any materials such as,
technical terms or dictionary, internet, books,
terminology in
journal, websites, and
research that has a
particular meaning in encyclopedia is considered
a specific field. as a technical definition.

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Operational definition is a description of
something in terms of the operations, like
procedures, actions, or processes, by which
it could be observed, measured, or used.

It is the specific meaning

of a word or phrase given
to it by the group of

Operational Definition
people who use it in their
specific context.
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Let us try to examine the example
definitions of the word, computer.
A.Computer is an electronic device
for storing and processing data.
B.Computer is something used in
doing assignments or browsing the

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internet.
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This time, try to identify which of the following
terms is a technical definition.
A. Cyberbullying or cyber harassment is a
form of bullying or harassment using
electronic means.
B. Cyberbullying is the use of social media
such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc. to

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harass, threaten, embarrass, or target
another person.
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This time let us examine the
examples taken from a research
study entitled “The Development
of Prototype Device for
Transmitting and Receiving Data

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Using Li-Fi Technology”.
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A. Li-Fi Technology. This is also known as
“Light Fidelity”, a mobile wireless
technology that uses light rather than
radio frequencies to transmit data.
(Haas, 2011)
B. Li-Fi Technology. In this study, the
researcher uses Li-Fi technology to

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communicate between transmitter and
receiver devices.
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When putting a technical
definition on your research,
remember to acknowledge
or cite the sources.

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Technical Definition
Taken from a source Definition

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Operational Definition
Own or personal Definition

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