Dictionaries Commonly List the Multiple Definitions of a Particular Word

question 17

Multiple Choice

Dictionaries commonly list the multiple definitions of a particular word in a numbered list, with the first definition as #1, the next definition as #2, and so on. Which concept does this reflect?

• A) Lexical priming
• B) Object-relative construction
• C) Meaning dominance
• D) Positional inference

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Definitions:

Minimum Wage

The lowest legal hourly pay for workers, set by government law.

Quid Pro Quo

A Latin phrase meaning "something for something," which refers to a mutual exchange where one thing is given in return for another.

OSHA Inspectors

Officials tasked with enforcing safety and health regulations in workplaces, under the authority of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.