Almost Every Word in the Dictionary Has More Than One

question 29

Multiple Choice

Almost every word in the dictionary has more than one meaning. Why then do we not become confused constantly by this ambiguity? The multiple meanings of most of the words we use do not confuse us because ________.

• A) we never know what a person means anyway
• B) we use context and purpose to pick out the speaker's meaning
• C) we use vagueness to negotiate interests
• D) we go online to find out what a word means

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Definitions:

Entire Institution

Refers to the whole of an organization or establishment, especially in contexts concerning its policies, culture, or practices.

Research Project

A structured inquiry that aims to discover new information or understand existing phenomena more deeply, often involving systematic investigation.

Randomized Controlled Trials

A type of scientific experiment that aims to reduce bias when testing the effectiveness of new treatments, by randomly assigning participants to either the treatment group or the control group.

Peer-Reviewed

A process where scholarly work is scrutinized by others who are experts in the same field to ensure it meets the necessary standards before it is published or accepted.