Which of the following is true of precising definitions?
A) Precising definitions decrease the vagueness of a word.
B) Precising definitions are less exact than lexical definitions.
C) Precising definitions are intended to increase confusion.
D) All of these answers are true of precising definitions.

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Precising definitions are used to reduce the vagueness of a lexical definition. An otherwise acceptable definition may be too vague for certain purposes. For instance, a teacher often must make use of extremely precise notions. In such a context, an otherwise useful word such as "cheating" must be cleared of all vagueness so that no misunderstandings result.

Which of the Following Is True of Precising Definitions