You hear that a friend works in a "small machinery store," and you do not know whether "small" describes the size of the store or the size of the machinery in the store. This situation is called

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The term "ambiguity" refers to a situation where a word, phrase, or sentence has more than one meaning, leading to uncertainty or confusion about its interpretation. In this case, "small" can refer to either the size of the store or the machinery, making the statement ambiguous.

You Hear That a Friend Works in a "Small Machinery