a unit of language that native speakers can identify | a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable |
a promise | a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning |
information about recent and important events | a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal |
a brief statement | a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie |
an exchange of views on some topic | a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true |
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group | a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement |
a verbal command for action | (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program |
a string of bits stored in computer memory | |