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Compare and contrast reference theory of meaning and idea theory of meaning

Compare and contrast reference theory of meaning and idea theory of meaning-example-1
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Reference theory of meaning is a philosophical thought that believes the meaning of a word or acronym is doing in what it points out in the world. But the idea theory of meaning feels the meaning of a word or acronym lies in the group it represents.

For example, the meaning of the term would be seen as relating to illnesses and viruses as well as number of years from the point of view of idea theory of meaning. While the reference theory of meaning would allude the meaning using proper reference to the illness (Coronavirus) that caused the disease.

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