The definition "'Sports utility vehicle' means an unwieldy pile of vehicular machinery that consumes massive quantities of fuel, emits inordinate amounts of polluting gasses, and is prone to roll over in crashes" is an example of:

A) A precising definition.

B) A persuasive definition.

C) A theoretical definition.

D) An automotive definition.

E) An operational definition.


B

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A. Wicca. B. Scientology. C. Rastafarianism. D. Voodoo.

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What will be an ideal response?

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