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subtype: description description (content/medium) of an entity or a situation
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subtype: description_content__descriptioncontent__information e.g., a narration, an hypothesis
subtype: knowledge_representation__knowledgerepresentation what a formal/semi-formal statement expresses
subtype: proposition__abstract_relative_thing___situation_description piece of information; this piece of information may be represented by content_bearing_object(s) such as a string, a sound or an icon; click here for details
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subtype: fact
subtype: narration report, story, biography, etc.
subtype: fact_generalization description generalizing facts or ideas
subtype: description_with_KADS_inference_structure dataflow graph of "inferences" (tasks) the inputs/outputs of which are described by "roles"
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subtype: description
subtype: subject_matter__subjectmatter__message__content__substance what a communication that is about something is about
subtype: written_material__writtenmaterial__writing__piece_of_writing the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect); "the writing in her novels is excellent"; "that editorial was a fine piece of writing"
subtype: code.laws__codification a set of rules or principles or laws especially written ones
subtype: public_knowledge__general_knowledge__generalknowledge knowledge that is available to anyone
subtype: cognitive_factor__cognitivefactor something immaterial (as a circumstance or influence) that contributes to producing a result
subtype: perception.cognition knowledge gained by perceiving; "a man admired for the depth of his perception"
subtype: cognitive_content__cognitivecontent__content__mental_object the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
subtype: history.cognition all that is remembered of the past as preserved in writing; a body of knowledge: "the dawn of recorded history"; "from the beginning of history"
subtype: mental_attitude__attitude a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways; "he had the attitude that work was fun"
subtype: description_medium__descriptionmedium e.g., a syntax, a language, a script, a structure
subtype: content_bearing_object__contentbearingobject a self_connected_object that expresses content; this content may be a sumo#proposition, e.g., when the content_bearing_object is a sentence or text, or it may be a representation of an abstract or physical object, as with an icon, a word or a phrase
subtype: atomic_ADT__atomic_abstract_data_type
subtype: structured_ADT__structured_abstract_data_type
subtype: structure the complex composition of knowledge as elements and their combinations; "his lectures have no structure"
subtype: language_unit__linguistic_unit one of the natural units into which linguistic messages can be analyzed
subtype: symbolic_representation__symbol__symbolization__symbolisation something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible; "the eagle is a symbol of the United States"
subtype: IS_structure
subtype: description_container__descriptioncontainer file, image, ... but not a disk or a piece of paper
subtype: document_element__document___DE a part of a document or the whole document
subtype: document anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks
subtype: communication something that is communicated between people or groups
subtype: transmission communication by means of transmitted signals
subtype: imparting__conveyance__impartation the transmission of information
subtype: public_exposure__dissemination__airing__circulation__spreading the opening of a subject to public discussion and debate
subtype: transmission_channel__channel a path over which electrical signals can pass
subtype: channels official routes of communication; "you have to go through channels"
subtype: mass_media__media transmissions that are disseminated widely to the public
subtype: electronic_communication communication by computer
subtype: fiber_optics__fiberoptics__fibre_optics__fibreoptics the transmission of light signals via glass fibers
subtype: modulation (electronics) the transmission of a signal by imposing it on a carrier wave by changing the carrier's amplitude or frequency or phase
subtype: uplink a transmission from Earth to a spacecraft or the path of such a transmission
subtype: message a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled; "he sent a three-word message"
subtype: broadcast message that is transmitted by radio or television
subtype: cipher__cypher a message written in a secret code
subtype: heliogram a message transmitted by means of the sun's rays
subtype: mail the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
subtype: phone_message__phonemessage__telephone_message__telephonemessage a message transmitted by telephone
subtype: radiogram a message transmitted by wireless telegraphy
subtype: dedication.message__inscription a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something
subtype: telegram__wire a message transmitted by telegraph
subtype: packet.message (computer science) a message or message fragment
subtype: linguistic_communication__language a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols; "he taught foreign languages"; "the language introduced is standard throughout the text"; "the speed with which a program can be executed depends on the language in which it is written"
subtype: words.linguistic_communication__word language that is spoken or written; "he has a gift for words"; "she put her thoughts into words"
subtype: source_language a language that is to be translated into another language
subtype: object_language__target_language the language into which a text written in another language is to be translated
subtype: sign_language__signing language expressed by visible hand gestures
subtype: artificial_language a language that is deliberately created for a specific purpose
subtype: metalanguage a language that can be used to describe languages
subtype: natural_language__naturallanguage__tongue a human written or spoken language used by a community; opposed to e.g. a computer language
subtype: linguistic_string__string__string_of_words__word_string a linear sequence of words as spoken or written
subtype: barrage__outpouring__onslaught the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
subtype: written_communication__writtencommunication__written_language__writtenlanguage communication by means of written symbols
subtype: written_text__writtentext__transcription something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation
subtype: writing.symbols letters or symbols written or imprinted on a surface to represent the sounds or words of a language; "he turned the paper over so the writing wouldn't show"; "the doctor's writing was illegible"
subtype: writing.oeuvre (usually plural) the collected work of an author; "the idea occurs with increasing frequency in Hemingway's writings"
subtype: drug_prescription__prescription written instructions from a physician or dentist to a druggist concerning the form and dosage of a drug to be issued to a given patient
subtype: optician_prescription__prescription written instructions for an optician on the lenses for a given person
subtype: reading_material__readingmaterial__reading written material intended to be read; "the teacher assigned new readings"; "he bought some reading material at the airport"
subtype: correspondence communication by the exchange of letters
subtype: print.written_communication__black_and_white__blackandwhite the result of the printing process
subtype: section__subdivision a self-contained part of a larger composition; "he always turns first to the business section"; "the history of this work is discussed in the next section"
subtype: lead-in.section__leadin__lead the introductory section of a story; "it was an amusing lead-in to a very serious matter"
subtype: canto a major division of a long poem
subtype: sports_section the section of a newspaper that reports on sports
subtype: article.section__clause a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)
subtype: book.section a major division of a long written composition; "the book of Isaiah"
subtype: chapter a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled; "he read a chapter every night before falling asleep"
subtype: episode.section a brief section of a literary or dramatic work that forms part of a connected series
subtype: performance_section__performancesection__spot a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance; "they changed his spot on the program"
subtype: media_spot__mediaspot__spot a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising
subtype: insert a folded section placed between the leaves of another publication
subtype: introduction the first section of a communication
subtype: close__conclusion__end__closing the last section of a communication; "in conclusion I want to say..."
subtype: passage.section particularly a section of medium length
subtype: obbligato__obligato a part of the score that must be performed without change or omission
subtype: signal__sign__signaling any communication that encodes a message; "signals from the boat suddenly stopped"
subtype: recording.signal signal encoding something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
subtype: phone_number__phonenumber__telephone_number__telephonenumber__number the number is used in calling a particular telephone; "he has an unlisted number"
subtype: starting_signal__start a signal to begin (as in a race); "the starting signal was a green light"; "the runners awaited the start"
subtype: storm_signal__stormsignal a signal announcing the approach of a storm especially one of marked violence
subtype: radio_beam__radiobeam__beam a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides pilots in darkness or bad weather
subtype: ticktack (British) system of signalling by hand signs used by bookmakers at racetracks
subtype: time_signal a signal (especially electronic or by radio) indicating the precisely correct time
subtype: dog-ear__dogear a corner of a page turned down to mark your place
subtype: animal_communication communication between animals (of the same species)
subtype: indicant__indication a signal that serves to indicate or suggest something; "an indication of foul play"; "indications of strain"; "symptoms are the prime indicants of disease"
subtype: warning_signal__warningsignal__alarm__alert__alarum an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
subtype: distress_signal__distress_call an internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed
subtype: all_clear.signal__allclear a signal (usually a siren) that danger is over
subtype: bugle_call__buglecall a signal broadcast by the sound of a bugle
subtype: curfew.signal a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions
subtype: retreat.signal (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position
subtype: drumbeat (military) the beating of a drum as a signal for lowering the flag at sundown
subtype: telegraphic_signal__telegraphicsignal__radiotelegraphic_signal a signal transmitted by telegraphy
subtype: whistle.signal__whistling the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle; "the whistle signalled the end of the game"
subtype: high_sign a silent signal of warning or recognition; "she started to speak but he gave her the high sign"
subtype: symbol an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
subtype: visual_signal a signal that involves visual communication
subtype: indicator.signal a signal for attracting attention
subtype: electronic_signal a signal generated by electronic means
subtype: radio_beacon__radiobeacon a characteristic signal emitted by a transmitter used for navigation
subtype: input_signal__inputsignal__input signal going into an electronic system
subtype: output_signal__output signal that comes out of an electronic system
subtype: sign.communication a public display of a (usually written) message; "he posted signs in all the shop windows"
subtype: poster__posting__placard__bill__card a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement; "a poster advertised the coming attractions"
subtype: street_sign a sign visible from the street
subtype: signpost__guidepost a post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way
subtype: visual_communication communication that relies on vision
subtype: video.visual_communication__picture the visible part of a television transmission; "they could still receive the sound but the picture was gone"
subtype: gesticulation__gesture__motion the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
subtype: body_language communication via the movements or attitudes of the body
subtype: demo__demonstration a visual presentation showing how something works; "the lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations"
subtype: projection.visual_communication the projection of an image from a film onto a screen
subtype: display.visual_communication exhibiting openly in public view; "a display of courage"
subtype: artwork__art__graphics__nontextual_matter photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication; "the publisher was responsible for all the artwork in the book"
subtype: expressive_style__style a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period; "all the reporters were expected to adopt the style of the newspaper"
subtype: allegory an expressive style that uses fictional characters and events to describe some subject by suggestive resemblances; an extended metaphor
subtype: analysis.expressive_style the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., "the father of the bride" instead of "the bride's father"
subtype: bathos triteness or triviality of style
subtype: black_humor__blackhumor__black_humour__blackhumour the juxtaposition of morbid and farcical elements (in writing or drama) to give a disturbing effect
subtype: device.expressive_style something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
subtype: eloquence__fluency powerful and effective language
subtype: euphuism.expressive_style any artificially elegant style of language
subtype: formulation__expression the style of expressing yourself; "he suggested a better formulation"; "his manner of expression showed how much he cared"
subtype: grandiosity__magniloquence__grandiloquence__rhetoric high flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation
subtype: headlinese using the abbreviated style of headline writers
subtype: jargon specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject
subtype: journalese the style in which newspapers are written
subtype: legalese a style that uses the abstruse technical vocabulary of the law
subtype: manner_of_speaking__speech__delivery your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally; "his manner of speaking was quite abrupt"; "her speech was barren of southernisms"; "I detected a slight accent in his speech"
subtype: music_genre__musicgenre__musical_genre__musicalgenre__genre__musical_style__musicalstyle an expressive style of music
subtype: officialese the style of writing characteristic of some government officials: formal and obscure
subtype: pathos a style that has the power to evoke feelings
subtype: prose.expressive_style matter of fact, commonplace, or dull expression
subtype: rhetoric.expressive_style using language effectively to please or persuade
subtype: self-expression the expression of one's individuality (usually through creative activities)
subtype: sesquipedality using long words
subtype: terseness__tersenes a neatly short and concise expressive style
subtype: vein.style a distinctive style or manner; "he continued in this vein for several minutes"
subtype: verboseness__verbosenes an expressive style that uses excessive words
subtype: writing_style__writingstyle__literary_genre__genre a style of expressing yourself in writing
subtype: poetry any communication resembling poetry in beauty or the evocation of feeling
subtype: paralanguage__paralinguistic_communication the use of manner of speaking to communicate particular meanings
subtype: auditory_communication communication that relies on hearing
subtype: audio.auditory_communication__sound the audible part of a transmitted signal; "they always raise the audio for commercials"
subtype: speech_communication__speech__spoken_language__language__voice_communication__voicecommunication__oral_communication communication by word of mouth; "his speech was slurred"; "the telephone greatly increased the range of speech communication"; "he uttered harsh language"; "he recorded the spoken language of the streets"
subtype: utterance sounds uttered for auditory communication
subtype: vocalization__voice__vocalisation__phonation__vox the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract; "a singer takes good care of his voice"; "the giraffe cannot make any vocalizations"
subtype: singing_voice__singingvoice the musical quality of the voice while singing
subtype: psychic_communication__psychiccommunication__psychical_communication__psychicalcommunication__anomalous_communication__anomalouscommunication communication by paranormal means
subtype: telepathy__thought_transference__thoughttransference apparent communication from one mind to another without using sensory perceptions
subtype: telegnosis apparent knowledge of distant events without using sensory perceptions
subtype: psychic_phenomena__psychicphenomena__psychic_phenomenon__psychicphenomenon__parapsychology phenomena that appear to contradict physical laws and suggest the possibility of causation by mental processes
subtype: voice.communication something suggestive of speech in being a medium of expression; "the wee small voice of conscience"; "the voice of experience"; "he said his voices told him to do it"
subtype: document.communication a written account of ownership or obligation
subtype: letter_of_credit a document issued by a bank that guarantees the payment of a customer's draft; substitutes the bank's credit for the customer's credit
subtype: debt_instrument__certificate_of_indebtedness a written promise to repay a debt
subtype: quittance a document or receipt certifying release from an obligation or debt
subtype: record.document a document that can serve as legal evidence of a transaction; "they could find no record of the purchase"
subtype: system_of_measurement a system of related measures
subtype: system_of_weights_and_measures system of measurement for length and weight and duration
subtype: point_system.system_of_measurement__pointsystem a system of graduating sizes of type in multiples of the point
subtype: information_measure__informationmeasure a system of measurement of information based on the probabilities of the information-bearing events
subtype: utility.system_of_measurement (economics) a measure that is to be maximized in any situation involving choice
subtype: Brix_scale a system for measuring the concentration of sugar solutions
subtype: circular_measure measurement of angles in radians
subtype: board_measure__boardmeasure a system of units for measuring lumber based on the board foot
subtype: Beaufort_scale__wind_scale an international scale of wind force from 0 (calm air) to 12 (hurricane)
subtype: system_of_weights a system of units used to express the weight of something
subtype: temperature_scale__temperaturescale a system of measuring temperature
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