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description of a term,
process, or phenomenon.
It helps the reader know more about
unfamiliar significant terms, concepts, or
ideas that you need to use in your report,
essay, or other documents.
Technical definitions can be described 4 ways:
1. Definition that describe
They often appeal to the readers’ visual senses by
describing size, shape, and appearance.
This describes what the timing does, how it is used,
and to what purpose.
Technical definitions can be described 4 ways:
1. Definition that describe
Example:
Aileron is a small, slender, hinged section on the
outer portion of a wing, used to control an aircraft’s
rolling and banking movements. It usually works in
opposition: as the left aileron is deflected upward, the
right is deflected downward, and vice versa.
Technical definitions can be described 4 ways:
2. Definitions that compare and contrast
They give similarities or differences between
subjects.
This often compares or contrasts something
unfamiliar with something that the reader knows.
Technical definitions can be described 4 ways:
2. Definitions that compare and contrast
Example:
Flash drive is a device used to store data. However, it
differs from the older floppy disks; it is much smaller
(only 70 mm long, 30 mm wide, and about 11 mm in
height) and more durable and contains no internal
moving parts.
Technical definitions can be described 4 ways:
3. Definitions that provide examples
They provide a clear-cut and familiar example of the
thing or concept being defined.
Technical definitions can be described 4 ways:
3. Definitions that provide examples
Example
Sports car might be defined as vehicle with sleek
body styles, superior acceleration, and little cargo
space, and so forth. (Examples of sports cars are Cherie
Clipper, Elude adder, or Torch 711)
Technical definitions can be described 4 ways:
4. Definitions that illustrate with visuals
They give readers visual prompts for clear and quick
understanding.
Technical definitions can be described 4 ways:
4. Definitions that illustrate with visuals
Example
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