= Meaning (philosophy of language)
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In the philosophy of language, "meaning" refers to the significance or sense that words, phrases, sentences, and other linguistic expressions carry. It encompasses several key areas of inquiry, including: 1. **Semantics**: This is the study of meaning in a more formal, systematic way. Semantic theories explore how meanings are constructed and understood, dealing with questions such as what it means for a word or sentence to have a particular reference or what the truth conditions of a statement are.
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