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• Technical definition


  Refers to the definition of a word as used in a particular field like Science, Law, or Engineering. The definition of terms/words are found in the dictionary.
• Operational definition


  It is the process of defining a word/term of how it is used or applied in a sentence, or in specific context. It is the application of the word/term.
• Technical


  • Ben and Gin watch TV every day.
• Operational


  • Oops! watch out for the falling debris.
• Technical


  • The bank makes money.
• Operational


  • I want to fill my piggy bank full.
• Words are not as simple as they appear. Their meanings can be complex and difficult as they operate differently in various contexts.
• For most people, technical and operational definitions can be a reason for miscommunication or misunderstanding. When people do not share meaning, they may arrive at decisions that are not well-informed.
• When writing a "Research Paper", particularly in your "Definition of Terms", you have to define words as to how it was used in your study.

  
• 6 Guidelines in Defining Terms

  • Only terms, words, or phrases that have special or unique meanings in the study are defined.
  • Important words in the title (such as the variables), Technical terms used in the research paper, Words for treatments and measurement (data analysis terms, etc.) should be defined.
  • Define terms technically, operationally, or both.
  • If the terms are from dictionaries, books, encyclopedia, other publications, and even websites (technical definition), acknowledge the source.
  • If there are uncommon acronyms, include them; spell them out and give the meaning.
  • Definitions should be short, clear, and unambiguous.
• Technical definition mostly refers to the aspect of explaining or describing any technical terms or terminology. Technical definitions could be used in expanding the vocabulary since most of these terms are explained in the exact manner.
• Operational definition, on the other hand, is more on the application of the word. For example, these may include the various attempts to define or explain a certain process and its properties including but not limited to the characteristics of the event itself.