Quan Zhou
Volume 6
Chapter Description
Technical definitions and descriptions are essential in technical communication. Technical definitions describe and explain technical terms and concepts. They can not only explain what a term means, but also where it comes from, what it is made of, and what distinguishes it from similar terms. They help readers understand unfamiliar or specialized terms in order to read a document and perform tasks. Technical descriptions explain technical objects, mechanisms, and processes. They not only inform readers of technical concepts but can educate readers about issues of public significance.
This chapter discusses how to create technical definitions and descriptions in various ways, given specific contexts, with examples commonly found in technical and professional writing.
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