universe of discourse

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n. Logic

A class containing all the entities referred to in a discourse or an argument. Also called universe.

universe of discourse

(Philosophy / Logic) Logic the complete range of objects, events, attributes, relations, ideas, etc., that are expressed, assumed, or implied in a discussion

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universe of discourse - everything stated or assumed in a given discussion

universe

cognitive content, mental object, content - the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned

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