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Semantics

/sɪˈmæntɪks/noun
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Semantics is the branch of linguistics and philosophy that examines the meaning of words, symbols, and expressions, focusing on how they convey ideas and relate to the real world. In today's digital age, it also plays a key role in fields like computer science, where it helps define the intended behavior of code, and in everyday conversations to highlight when debates devolve into nitpicking over precise wording.

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