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ambiguity
 ambiguity
gen. ambiguïté
 | function
 -function
IT fonction; fonction
 Function
pharma. Fonction
 function
IT opération; fonction
IT tech. fonction
market. fin. attribution
tech. el. fonction mathématique
transp. fonctionnement; mode d'action
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 method
automat. moyen
chem. technique; action; processus; phénomène; têtes
commun. méthode
environ. méthode
mater.sc. el. procédé
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ambiguity

['æmbɪ'gju:ɪtɪ] n
gen. ambiguïté f
med. indétermination f
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ambiguity ['æmbɪ'gju:ɪtɪ] n
lit. When words, sentences and texts have more than one meaning. This can be deliberate or unintentional. The idea of ambiguity has been considered by Empson in his SEVEN TYPES OF AMBIGUITY. Generally, ambiguity is a negative expression applied to a vague or equivocal expression when accuracy would be more practical. Occasionally, however, deliberate ambiguity in literature can be a commanding method. see also pun
ambiguity function
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