The definition "A smooth surface is 'level' if and only if a marble placed on any part of the surface doesn't roll" is an example of:

A) A definition by genus and difference.

B) An operational definition.

C) A lexical definition.

D) A definition by subclass.

E) A stipulative definition.


B

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