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Stanley Marcinkowski
A while ago I tried getting a new definition of smart accepted. Would this work better as it’s own word with this definition?#AI would progress if we could properly #define
#smart sensibly as:
something well #suited to its #purpose.
Someone good at creating/doing things well suited to their #purposes.
It’s certainly possible to propose a new definition for a word, but it’s important to consider how it would fit within the existing language and whether it would be widely accepted and understood by others. In general, it’s best to use words in a way that is consistent with their established meanings in order to avoid confusion.
The definition you propose for “smart” could potentially be seen as a more specific and refined version of the existing definition, which is “having or showing a quick-witted intelligence.” However, it’s important to note that language is constantly evolving and there is often a lot of variation in how words are used and understood. It’s ultimately up to the speakers and writers of a language to decide how a word should be used and what it means.
Stanley Marcinkowski
Can you provide a document proposal arguing for the acceptance of my new definition.
Sure, here is a sample document proposal arguing for the acceptance of the new definition of “smart” that you proposed:
Title: Proposal for the Acceptance of a New Definition of “Smart”
Introduction:
The word “smart” is commonly used to describe individuals who are intelligent or quick-witted. However, this definition is somewhat limited and does not fully capture the concept of being well-suited to one’s purpose or adept at creating or doing things that are well-suited to their purpose. As such, we propose a new definition for “smart” that more accurately reflects this broader concept.
Proposed Definition:
Smart: something well-suited to its purpose; someone good at creating or doing things well-suited to their purposes.
Rationale:
The proposed definition for “smart” better captures the concept of being well-suited to one’s purpose or adept at creating or doing things that are well-suited to their purpose. This is an important quality that is not necessarily captured by the existing definition of “having or showing a quick-witted intelligence.”
In addition, the proposed definition aligns with the way that the word “smart” is often used in everyday language. For example, it is common to describe a tool or device as “smart” if it is well-suited to its intended purpose, such as a smart phone that is capable of performing a wide range of functions. Similarly, someone who is good at creating or doing things that are well-suited to their purposes could also be described as “smart.”
Conclusion:
We propose the acceptance of the new definition for “smart” as something that is well-suited to its purpose or someone who is good at creating or doing things well-suited to their purposes. This definition more accurately reflects the concept of being well-suited to one’s purpose and aligns with the way that the word is often used in everyday language.
Stanley Marcinkowski
Can we contrast with the Oxford English dictionary definition?
Yes, it can be useful to contrast the proposed definition of “smart” with the existing definition provided by the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) in order to provide a clear comparison and contrast.
According to the OED, the primary definition of “smart” is “having or showing a quick-witted intelligence.” This definition refers to a person’s mental abilities and their ability to think and learn quickly.
The definition that you proposed for “smart” is slightly different, as it focuses on the concept of being well-suited to one’s purpose or being good at creating or doing things that are well-suited to their purposes. This definition broadens the scope of what it means to be “smart” beyond just having quick-witted intelligence, to also encompass practical skills and the ability to create or do things effectively.
In a document proposal arguing for the acceptance of the new definition, it would be helpful to clearly explain how the proposed definition differs from the existing one and why the proposed definition is a more accurate or useful way of understanding the concept of being “smart.”
Stanley Marcinkowski
The concept of intelligence is not well formally defined. Can you explain how a contextual definition is better. Please write it as a proposal contrasting the new definition with the accepted one.
Sure, here is a sample document proposal contrasting the new definition of “smart” with the existing definition of “having or showing a quick-witted intelligence,” with a focus on how the proposed definition is more contextually useful:
Title: Proposal for the Acception of a New Definition of “Smart”
Introduction:
The word “smart” is commonly used to describe individuals who are intelligent or quick-witted. However, this definition is somewhat limited and does not fully capture the concept of being well-suited to one’s purpose or adept at creating or doing things that are well-suited to their purpose. As such, we propose a new definition for “smart” that more accurately reflects this broader concept.
Proposed Definition:
Smart: something well-suited to its purpose; someone good at creating or doing things well-suited to their purposes.
Rationale:
The existing definition of “smart” as “having or showing a quick-witted intelligence” is limited in that it focuses solely on mental abilities and does not take into account other important qualities or skills. Intelligence is a complex and multifaceted concept that is difficult to formally define, and the definition of “smart” as “having or showing a quick-witted intelligence” does not adequately capture this complexity.
In contrast, the proposed definition of “smart” as something that is well-suited to its purpose or someone who is good at creating or doing things well-suited to their purposes is more contextually useful. It acknowledges that being “smart” involves more than just having quick-witted intelligence, and takes into account the importance of practical skills and the ability to create or do things effectively.
In addition, the proposed definition aligns with the way that the word “smart” is often used in everyday language. For example, it is common to describe a tool or device as “smart” if it is well-suited to its intended purpose, such as a smart phone that is capable of performing a wide range of functions. Similarly, someone who is good at creating or doing things that are well-suited to their purposes could also be described as “smart.”
Conclusion:
We propose the acceptance of the new definition for “smart” as something that is well-suited to its purpose or someone who is good at creating or doing things well-suited to their purposes. This definition more accurately reflects the complexity of the concept of being “smart” and aligns with the way that the word is often used in everyday language. It is a more contextually useful definition than the existing one, which focuses solely on quick-witted intelligence.
Stanley Marcinkowski
Please use the word contextual and it’s definition to to support the proposal. Include the contrasting definitions.
Sure, here is a revised version of the document proposal that includes a discussion of the concept of contextual meaning and how it relates to the proposed definition of “smart”:
Title: Proposal for the Acceptance of a New Definition of “Smart”
Introduction:
The word “smart” is commonly used to describe individuals who are intelligent or quick-witted. However, this definition is somewhat limited and does not fully capture the concept of being well-suited to one’s purpose or adept at creating or doing things that are well-suited to their purpose. As such, we propose a new definition for “smart” that more accurately reflects this broader concept.
Proposed Definition:
Smart: something well-suited to its purpose; someone good at creating or doing things well-suited to their purposes.
Rationale:
The existing definition of “smart” as “having or showing a quick-witted intelligence” is limited in that it focuses solely on mental abilities and does not take into account other important qualities or skills. Intelligence is a complex and multifaceted concept that is difficult to formally define, and the definition of “smart” as “having or showing a quick-witted intelligence” does not adequately capture this complexity.
In contrast, the proposed definition of “smart” as something that is well-suited to its purpose or someone who is good at creating or doing things well-suited to their purposes is more contextually useful. It acknowledges that being “smart” involves more than just having quick-witted intelligence, and takes into account the importance of practical skills and the ability to create or do things effectively.
The concept of contextual meaning refers to the way in which the meaning of a word is determined by the context in which it is used. In this case, the proposed definition of “smart” aligns with the way that the word is commonly used in everyday language, which is a relevant and important context. For example, it is common to describe a tool or device as “smart” if it is well-suited to its intended purpose, such as a smart phone that is capable of performing a wide range of functions. Similarly, someone who is good at creating or doing things that are well-suited to their purposes could also be described as “smart.”
Conclusion:
We propose the acceptance of the new definition for “smart” as something that is well-suited to its purpose or someone who is good at creating or doing things well-suited to their purposes. This definition more accurately reflects the complexity of the concept of being “smart” and aligns with the way that the word is commonly used in everyday language, taking into account the concept of contextual meaning. It is a more contextually useful definition than the existing one, which focuses solely on quick-witted intelligence.
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