In his 1963 lecture, the linguist begins with an anecdote about a mistranslation that nearly derailed a trade negotiation, using the story to introduce his broader argument that professional interpreters require formal certification.
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The philosopher's argument unfolds through a series of thought experiments, each one slightly modifying the conditions of the previous scenario in order to isolate exactly which variable determines whether an action counts as morally responsible.
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The economist's argument unfolds through a series of simplified hypothetical markets, each one adding a single new complication—transportation costs, then information asymmetry, then regulation—to isolate how each factor individually affects the market's overall efficiency.
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Which choice best defines “argument”?
C — Disagreement; reason. “argument” means disagreement; reason.
Which word means “disagreement; reason”?
A — argument. “argument” means disagreement; reason.
argument — disagreement; reason. In Chinese: 争论，理由.
argument is pronounced /ˈɑːrɡjumənt/.
In his 1963 lecture, the linguist begins with an anecdote about a mistranslation that nearly derailed a trade negotiation, using the story to introduce his broader argument that professional interpreters require formal certification.
Yes. argument is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.
argue (dispute)+ment