A precising definition reduces the vagueness of a word and defines a vague term more…

A precising definition reduces the vagueness of a word and defines a vague term more precisely. A word is vague if it allows for borderline cases in which it is difficult or impossible to tell whether the word applies. A precising definition helps to determine whether the applies to a specific situation or does not apply. Unlike in a stipulative definition, the assignment of meaning in a precising definition is not arbitrar be appropriate to the context in which the word being defined is used. Determine which of the following definitions are precising definitions. More than one definition may be a precising definion. Definition A “Pocketcaff” means a collapsible and portable coffee cup. Definition
A
a precising definition. “Pi” means the ratio of the circumference of a circle to the circle’s diameter. Definition B a precising definition. “Endangered species,” for the purpose of the IUCN Red List, means a population size reduction of greater than or equal to 70% over the past 10 years. Definition C a precising definition. Definition
D
“Overweight” means having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of greater than or equal to 25. Definition
D
a precising definition.