"semantic network" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: semantic networks [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} semantic network (plural semantic networks)
  1. (linguistics) A graph whose vertices represent concepts and edges represent semantic relations, such as synonymy—having very similar meaning, hyponymy—being a subclass, or meronymy—being a part of a whole. Categories (topical): Linguistics Synonyms: semantic net
    Sense id: en-semantic_network-en-noun-KgCPR4xx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 20 37 43 Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
  2. (advertising) A quantitative research technique that analyzes the data in a control cell against a test cell to determine how viewing an ad strengthens the linkages between related ideas in a product category. Categories (topical): Advertising
    Sense id: en-semantic_network-en-noun-I6blVzAc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 20 37 43 Topics: advertising, business, marketing
  3. (marketing) A quantitative research technique used to develop “selling pathways” to motivate sales. Categories (topical): Marketing
    Sense id: en-semantic_network-en-noun-tvD9yu78 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 20 37 43 Topics: business, marketing

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