Understanding the Semantic Enterprise

 
The word “semantic” in computer science generally
refers to the application of mathematical logic in programs or functions, while
in linguistics the term is used to describe the study of meaning in language.

Computer scientists apply the work of linguistics through the universal
language of mathematics, particularly in the specialized field of natural
language processing, which deals with the convergence of these two disciplines.
 
In one commonly observed example, the misuse of the
word “semantic” is interchangeable with “academic” as a synonym for
“meaningless”, which is directly opposite of the formal definition, highlighting
just one point of confusion related to broader adoption.
 
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