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universe of discourse

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun universe of discourse has 1 sense
  1. universe, universe of discourse - everything stated or assumed in a given discussion
    --1 is a kind of content, cognitive content, mental object

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Term: Universe of Discourse

Definition:

The universe of discourse refers to the set of all objects, concepts, or individuals that a statement or theory refers to or applies to.

Sample Sentences:

  1. When discussing the existence of aliens, the universe of discourse includes all possible extraterrestrial life forms.
  2. In a debate about climate change, scientists will often limit the universe of discourse to the available data and relevant research.
  3. When studying literature, the universe of discourse expands to include the characters, settings, and themes of the specific work.

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