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argument

Definitions of argument
  1. noun
    a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable
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    type of:
    variabele
    a quantity that can assume any of a set of values
  2. noun
    a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie
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    type of:
    aperçu, regest, resumptie, resumé, samenvatting, synthese, verzamelstaat
    a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
  3. noun
    a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
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    types:
    pro, prof, professional
    an argument in favor of a proposal
    afsluiter, hekkensluiter, hekkesluiter
    an argument that is conclusive
    demonstratie
    proof of a logical theorem
    demonstratie
    proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion
    type of:
    bewijs, blijk, getuige, getuigenis, proef, proefje, proeve
    an indication that makes something evident
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