Precision of language

Routledge eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Sally L. Humphrey, Ruslana A. Westerlund, Olga Malin
DOI: 10.4324/9781003485032-8
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Abstract

This chapter explores ways in which meanings of ‘core’ words used in everyday, general academic, and technical language may vary in terms of how intense, specific, or defined their meanings are.

Fields of Study & Subjects

linguistics and terminology studies Lexicography and Language Studies Discourse Analysis in Language Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Routledge eBooks
Pages
132–159
Publication date
3 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter