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What does it mean?
Words often cover multiple meanings or objects.
In plain terms
One word can name many different things.
What can you take from it?
Words are flexible and multi-purpose.

Where it applies

  • writing
  • speaking
  • teaching

Putting it to work

  • choose words carefully
  • expect multiple interpretations

Questions to consider

  • How many meanings does a word have?
  • Is ambiguity useful?

Another view

Sometimes specific words are needed for precision.

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