definition by pointing

plural definitions by pointing

1. human sciencesOstensive definition.

   Ampere is likewise incapable of definition by pointing and has to be defined ...

   1954, F.A. Philbrick, Understanding English: An Introduction to Semantics

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   The peculiar advantages of definition by pointing are only two. First, it is available before any other method is, namely, at the beginning of each symbolizer's life.

   1950, Richard Robinson, Definition

   He argues that independent of any verbal definitions, we know the meaning of blue and green, say through a definition by pointing.

   1964, Ronald Christensen, Foundations of Inductive Reasoning

   Closely related to definition by pointing is definition by examples. Using this method to define "suspension bridge," one might mention the Brooklyn Bridge, ...

   1976, Peter T. Manicas, Arthur N. Kruger, Logic: The Essentials