Working definition

Noun

Définitions

1.NounA definition that is chosen for an occasion and may not fully conform with established or authoritative definitions.

"Not knowing of established definitions would be grounds for selecting or devising a working definition."

2.NounA definition being developed; a tentative definition that can be tailored to create an authoritative definition.

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