Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Definition)		LIST-II (Characteristic)
A.	Stipulative	I.	They are used to eliminate ambiguity
B.	Lexical	II.	They encapsulate larger understanding of theory
C.	Precising	III.	It is neither accurate nor inaccurate
D.	Theoretical	IV.	It reports the meaning of the definiendum

Correct option is D

• A. Stipulative: A stipulative definition is used to assign a specific meaning to a term for the purpose of argument or discussion. It is neither accurate nor inaccurate because it doesn’t rely on established meanings. It simply assigns a meaning to the term. Therefore, the characteristic is III.

• B. Lexical: A lexical definition gives the established meaning of a word, as found in dictionaries. It reports the meaning of the definiendum, as it is understood in common usage. Therefore, the characteristic is IV.

• C. Precising: A precising definition aims to eliminate ambiguity by making a term more precise. It is used to eliminate ambiguity, which corresponds to I.

• D. Theoretical: A theoretical definition provides an explanation of a concept based on theory or a scientific framework. It encapsulates a larger understanding of theory, fitting with characteristic II.

1. Stipulative definitions: These are created to define terms in a specific context, often for a particular purpose. Their accuracy is not judged against existing meanings.
2. Lexical definitions: These reflect the commonly accepted meanings of words and provide an understanding based on general usage.
3. Precising definitions: These aim to make concepts more specific and avoid vague interpretations, commonly used in precise disciplines like law and science.
4. Theoretical definitions: These explain concepts within a theoretical framework, offering a broader understanding of how the term fits into a larger theory or system.