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ambiguity
 ambiguity
gen. ambiguïté
 | error
 error
chem. erreur de mesure; défaut
construct. déviation; écart; erreur faute
gear.tr. erreur
patents. méprise
telecom. defect; error; fault

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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
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Automated equipment2
Aviation1
Communications2
Computers1
Cultural studies1
Earth sciences1
Electronics3
Health care1
Information technology4
Linguistics10
Technology2
Transport2

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