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proposition
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proposition
1. Philosophy
a. the content of a sentence that affirms or denies something and is capable of being true or false
b. the meaning of such a sentence: I am warm always expresses the same proposition whoever the speaker is
2. Maths a statement or theorem, usually containing its proof

proposition [‚präp·ə′zish·ən]
(mathematics)
Any problem or theorem.
A statement that makes an assertion that is either false or true or has been designated as false or true.

(logic)proposition - A statement in propositional logic which may be either true or false. Each proposition is typically represented by a letter in a formula such as "p => q", meaning proposition p implies proposition q.


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The idea is simple Three overlapping circles intersect to create eight distinct areas Despite their simplicity, such diagrams can be used to represent complex logical propositions and
The IRS has not issued any final authoritative guidance in the area; hopefully, the logical proposition, that the unrecovered basis of tenant improvements remaining at the conclusion of a lease may be written off, will ultimately prevail.
On the possibility of merger, he told I&T, "We have not talked to anyone yet, but any logical proposition will be explored.
 
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