Title :
Reference bases in natural language and technical language
Author_Institution :
Los Alamos Nat. Lab., NM, USA
Abstract :
Distinctions between natural language and technical language relative to concept structures, definitions, and reference bases are discussed. The role of reference bases in constructing concepts, in constructing meanings associated with what is read or heard, and in testing to confirm that interpretation matches intention is addressed.<>
Keywords :
nomenclature; technical presentation; concept structures; definitions; intention; interpretation; natural language; reference bases; technical language; Bibliographies; Conferences; Laboratories; Mathematics; Natural languages; Professional communication; Societies; Statistics; Testing; Vocabulary;
Conference_Titel :
Professional Communication Conference, 1990. IPCC 90. Communication Across the Sea: North American and European Practices, International
Conference_Location :
Guildford, UK
DOI :
10.1109/IPCC.1990.111159
