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Unraveling Semantics: Understanding Meaning and Concepts

Dive into the world of semantics with Unit 1 of this course, exploring formal and informal semantics, concepts, and the importance of definitions. Learn through discussions and examples from SAP's terminology database and WordNet.

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Unraveling Semantics: Understanding Meaning and Concepts

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  1. Unit 1: Semantics How do you do semantics?Unit 1: Semantics Susan ThomasSAP AG, Research Department Using material from Mark Childress, SAPDrawings by Sebastian Cremers

  2. Course Structure This is Unit 1 of a three unit course with the units: • Semantics: Unit 1 • Writing Definitions: Unit 2 • Semantic Web Technology: Unit 3

  3. Semantics: Unit Objectives At the conclusion of this unit, you will be able to: • Discuss the range of meaning of semantics • Distinguish between formal and informal semantics • Explain the main concepts related to semantics • Explain the role and importance of definitions in semantics

  4. Unit Structure This unit has the following content: • Discussion of the meaning of semantics • Introduction to the formality spectrum • Examples of “semantics” • SAPterm – SAP’s terminology database (informal) • WordNet – an on-line dictionary (borderline informal/formal) • Note: Unit 3 continues with examples of formal semantics

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