Quarter 4 Week 23

TECHNICAL AND
OPERATIONAL
DEFINITIONS
QUARTER 4- WEEK 2
OBJECTIVES
• Know and learn what are technical and
operational definitions of words.
• Familiarize on how to define words in its

technical or operational manner.
• Define unfamiliar words using the

technical and operational method
PRE-
TEST
Direction: Identify the underlined
words in the sentences below.
Write TECHNICAL or OPERATIONAL
depending how it used in the
sentences.
___________1. The bank closes at 3pm
daily.
___________2. My father’s operation was
done successfully and is under recovery.
___________3. Conglomerate boards of SM had
decided to relieved the CEO from his position
starting tomorrow.
___________4. Students usually surfs the
websites for answers of their modules
___________5. The fruits of her hardships

were greatly rewarded
__________6. The soldier’s watch was over a
minute ago when his reliever came.
___________7. The soldier’s watch was
broken.
___________8. My friend’s promise was
broken.
___________9. My vase was broken by my
cat.
___________10. The fruit from the chico
tree were eaten by the birds.
TECHNICAL and
OPERATIONAL definition
DEFINITION
A term definition is a word or expression that
has a precise meaning in some uses or is
peculiar to a science, art, profession, or
subject. Defining terms is one way of helping
to resolve problems of ambiguity and there
are many types of definitions
TECHNICAL definition
• a definition in communication describing
or explaining technical terminology.
• are used to introduce the vocabulary which

makes Communication in a particular field
clear and precise.
TECHNICAL definition
• are an essential part of all technical and
scientific writing.
• Each field and specialty typically uses a

vocabulary that relays a variety of
specialized concepts by means of technical
language.
EXAMPLE:
• OPERATION – it is a procedure followed in
an instruction.
• SURF - it is a sports, where a person stands

on a board and rides with the waves.
● it is a result of the process of
operationalization and it is used to define
something (term/object) in terms of
process.
● it is the process of defining a word/term of

how it is used in a sentence, or using
context clues.
●it is the application of the word/term.

These may include the various
attempts to define or explain a certain
process and its properties including
but not limited to the characterization
of the event itself.
EXAMPLE:
COMPUTER
– (Technical) it is a device or machine used in
performing, assessing, evaluation and following
commands set by the users.
- (Operational) it is something used in doing

homework or browsing the internet.
EXAMPLE:
OPERATION
– (Technical) in a military field, it means a
mission with specific goals and objectives.
- (Operational) it is the procedure given to be

followed.
Activity 2: GUESS
ME!
Direction: Look at the clip arts below
and guess what are the operational
or technical terms you can associate
with it. Identify each term if it is
TECHNICAL or OPERATIONAL.
1. Term____________=_________________
2. Term____________=___________
3. Term____________=_________________
4. Term____________=___________
5. Term____________=_________________
6. Term____________=_________________
Activity 3:Read the sentences and categorize each
according to the correct types of definitions.
Write your answers on the corresponding
column inside the box.
1. Conflict happens in the family, among friends,
in the classroom, or around the corporate
conference table
2. An argumentative essay attempts to be highly

persuasive and logical.
3. An automobile is a car or truck that gets you
around from place to place and carries cargo or
passengers, and makes it easier to live in the city
or countryside.
4.Computers are devices or machines used in

performing, assessing, evaluation, and following
commands set by the users.
5. A telephone is a device used to talk to
people who are far away.
6. Twitter is a social media platform that limits

messages to 140 characters.
Giving Expanded
Definitions of Words
QUARTER 4- WEEK 3
OBJECTIVES
• Give the expanded definition of words
(EN10V-IIIg-1 3.9 )
• Use context clues to determine the meaning
of words
• Define a word/term into a sentence using
the correct format/pattern
• Expand the definition of word into a
paragraph using the three ways
What are context clues?
Context clues are hints found within a

sentence, paragraphs, or passage that a
reader can use to understand the
meaning of the new or unfamiliar words.
What are context clues?
● When you use punctuation context clues, the
meaning of the word is usually right after the
unfamiliar word.
● it is often separated from the rest of the
sentence by commas, dashes, or parentheses.
The colon may also be used.
● Sometimes the word “or”, ‘that is’, or “in other
words’ is also used..
EXAMPLE:
1. His emaciation, that is, his skeleton-like appearance was
frightening to see.
“Skeleton-like appearance” is the definition of “emaciation.”
2. Milton was unusually precocious, he showed qualities or

abilities of an adult at an early age.
“he showed qualities or abilities of an adult at an early age.”
EXAMPLE:
3.The dudeen -a short-stemmed clay pipe- is found
in Irish folk tales.
“The dashes set off “a short-stemmed clay pipe’ point out the
definition of “dudeen.”
4.She enjoyed biology (the study of living things)
The parentheses (the study of living things) is the definition of

biology.
Activity 1
Identify context clues
definition in the sentences.
1.Confucius’s, “The Analects -an ancient Chinese book
of a large collection of sayings and ideas- is of great
value to humanity.
an ancient Chinese book of a large collection of sayings and

ideas-
2. Generation of today enjoyed acoustics (music that
primarily uses instruments that produce sound).
(music that primarily uses instruments that produce sound).

3. He was exceptionally benevolent, he showed
generosity regardless of pandemic.
he showed generosity regardless of pandemic

4. Universal virtues: Faith, hope, and charity, but
the greatest of all is charity.
Faith, hope, and charity

5.Lalain loves poetry, (the spontaneous
overflow of emotions).
(the spontaneous overflow of emotions)

Expanded definition
● is used to define technical terms with a

very detailed explanation, sometimes,
with the use of examples and visuals.
● Expanded definitions are usually found

in academic texts (Gonzales, et al.,
2017).
1. Expanding by Comparing and
Contrasting
● is where the similarities and

differences of two or more things
are explored.
2. Expanding by Giving an Example
● Presents the general statement

and then provides specific and
concrete examples to expound
on the main idea.
3. Expanding by Describing a Process
● Organizes ideas or events according to

time
● Can either be in the form of narration or
a process
● Some writers consider this also as a
narration pattern
The process of baking a cheesy milky donut begins with the preparation of the different
ingredients.
In a bowl, mix all dry ingredients. Add evaporated milk and oil and mix well. Then use
clean hand to form
a dough. Knead dough and sprinkle some flour if it is too sticky. Cover the bowl and
rest the dough for 30
minutes to form gluten. After 30 minutes, dust dough mat with flour. Knead dough until
elastic and
smooth. Roll it into a log and cut into mini dough. Flatten dough and fill with cheese
cube then shape into
a ball. Rest dough filled with cheese for 10 minutes before frying. Lastly, fry in a
preheated oil until golden
brown over low heat. Then, roll in sugar and serve.

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TECHNICAL AND

• Familiarize on how to define words in its

• Define unfamiliar words using the

___________5. The fruits of her hardships

• are used to introduce the vocabulary which

• Each field and specialty typically uses a

• SURF - it is a sports, where a person stands

● it is the process of defining a word/term of

●it is the application of the word/term.

- (Operational) it is something used in doing

- (Operational) it is the procedure given to be

2. An argumentative essay attempts to be highly

4.Computers are devices or machines used in

6. Twitter is a social media platform that limits

Context clues are hints found within a

2. Milton was unusually precocious, he showed qualities or

4.She enjoyed biology (the study of living things)

The parentheses (the study of living things) is the definition of

an ancient Chinese book of a large collection of sayings and

(music that primarily uses instruments that produce sound).

he showed generosity regardless of pandemic

Faith, hope, and charity

(the spontaneous overflow of emotions)

● is used to define technical terms with a

● Expanded definitions are usually found

● is where the similarities and

● Presents the general statement

● Organizes ideas or events according to

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