working definition

短语

词形变化

working definitions 复数 working definitions

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A definition that is chosen for an occasion and may not fully conform with established or authoritative definitions.

    Not knowing of established definitions would be grounds for selecting or devising a working definition.

  2. 2.

    A definition being developed; a tentative definition that can be tailored to create an authoritative definition.