The way that different dictionaries put together their entries changes from publisher to publisher with generally accepted academic rules guiding them throughout.
Some words aren't even words according to some people.
There are the same words from different languages.
The same thing said ten different ways in the same language
Some words are offensive because of their perceived value or lack there of.
Point is: Defining a word for yourself is subjective.
Same with defining words for other people. The definition an individual may walk away from a conversation with is subjective to your ability to impart your definition to a person or people followed with how they internalize that definition within the context within which it was explained to them.
So, in an effort of transparency and open communication here are some of my definitions for things. The list will be updated as posts are edited and words need clarified. |
Active Study:
Familiarization with basic concepts and aspects of a topic or field of study with periods of practical application.
Autodidact.
Look it up.
You have google motherfucker.
I didn’t back in the day, and now I do.
Sucks to be you. =0P~
Bad Math : Misusing, omitting, or changing variables, to verify a desired solution
Bad Math : Misusing, omitting, or changing variables, to verify a desired solution
Colleague :
Person who is currently in the same or similar field of study.
Common Knowledge
The widely accepted view of events or particular topic. Regardless of informational accuracy.
Co-worker :
Person you work with or are supervised by.
Educator
Person with greater amount of practical knowledge in a field.
Because; Educators have the “unfair” advantage of being able to observe the mistakes of their students as well as their own they are able to garner unique perspectives on problems and tasks.
Hopefully, correcting both in the process.
These people often have few peers in their given area(s) of study.
Apprentice vs. Student
Student - Attempts assigned tasks.
Apprentice - Works alongside an educator to ensure tasks are complete.
Foul Language
Words, phrases, topics, and viewpoints that are typically frowned upon in polite, or more modernly defined as: politically correct, society.
Genius
According to “common knowledge” Albert Einstein's genius is 2% inspiration and 98% perspiration.
I think his math was bad.
Common knowledge forgot the blood and tears.
Good Math -
Using presented variables to find a solution. Sometimes there is more than one Solution.
Good Math -
Using presented variables to find a solution. Sometimes there is more than one Solution.
History
The, often less than objective and typically censored, narrative of events told by those that survived it. Historical research is why I always require more than one independently written and peer reviewed source as admissible evidence on a given topic of fact.
Jargon
Keywords and phrases used to impart specific information within a network of people.
Math
Verifying findings in a (usually) irrevocable way. "If I have two of these and two these I should have four. " Get paper and pencil "2+2=4...cool."
"If I have 1 person and 1 person...I get three people?" Get paper and pencil "1+1=2" Huh? "1 male + 1 female + 1 coitus = 3 people.....Ahhhh.
Math
Verifying findings in a (usually) irrevocable way. "If I have two of these and two these I should have four. " Get paper and pencil "2+2=4...cool."
"If I have 1 person and 1 person...I get three people?" Get paper and pencil "1+1=2" Huh? "1 male + 1 female + 1 coitus = 3 people.....Ahhhh.
Peer
A person with an equivalent or greater amount of academic knowledge or experience in a given area of study.
Response
The act of retrieving the dead and hoping to find survivors while addressing an emergency.
Supervisor
Person made responsible for the actions of those working under them.
“Walking it Off”
The art of ignoring pains to complete a task.
