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09-10-2004, 11:22 AM
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Operationalization?
Merriam-Webster says it's not a word but my prof. keeps using it.
He got his PhD at University of Kentucky... I guess they dont have dictionaries there yet.
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09-10-2004, 11:26 AM
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from dictionary.com
op·er·a·tion·al·ism n. Philosophy
The view that all theoretical terms in science must be defined only by their procedures or operations.
Perhaps something to do with this def?
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09-10-2004, 12:17 PM
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I suspect that people just keep making up new stupid words.
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09-10-2004, 01:09 PM
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I suspect that people just keep making up new stupid words.
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that's good strategery.
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09-10-2004, 01:11 PM
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We should conversate about that.
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09-10-2004, 01:19 PM
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Irregardless, why does it bother you so much?
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09-10-2004, 01:26 PM
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Irregardless, why does it bother you so much?
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muahahahaha!
I heard one of my attorneys say this the other day.
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09-10-2004, 01:37 PM
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We need to "orientate" ourselves to a new way of thinking.
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09-10-2004, 02:35 PM
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We need to "orientate" ourselves to a new way of thinking.
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Are you sure this is the best strategery?
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09-10-2004, 04:01 PM
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Does this thread remind anyone else of that sketch on In Living Color where the inmate was had his show from prison and made up words to sound smart ?
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09-10-2004, 04:08 PM
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LOL, it reminds me of President Bushism.
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09-10-2004, 04:30 PM
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Does this thread remind anyone else of that sketch on In Living Color where they inmate was had his show from prison and made up words to sound smart ?
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Wasn't that the 'Mo Money' sketch?
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09-10-2004, 05:26 PM
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Are you sure this is the best strategery?
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I think the use of this word is a travishamockery.
I WIN THIS THREAD.
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09-10-2004, 05:31 PM
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Wasn't that the 'Mo Money' sketch?
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No, those are two different sketches.
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09-10-2004, 09:07 PM
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Quote:
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Irregardless, why does it bother you so much?
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I know you were trying to be funny, but "irregardless" is actually a word.
According to Merriam-Webster:
Main Entry: ir·re·gard·less
Pronunciation: "ir-i-'gärd-l&s
Function: adverb
Etymology: probably blend of irrespective and regardless
nonstandard : REGARDLESS
usage Irregardless originated in dialectal American speech in the early 20th century. Its fairly widespread use in speech called it to the attention of usage commentators as early as 1927. The most frequently repeated remark about it is that "there is no such word." There is such a word, however. It is still used primarily in speech, although it can be found from time to time in edited prose. Its reputation has not risen over the years, and it is still a long way from general acceptance. Use regardless instead.
and here's the link:
http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionar...less&x=16&y=25
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