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Ambiguity

Ambiguity refers to the quality of being open to multiple interpretations or meanings. It is a condition where a word, phrase, statement, or situation has more than one possible interpretation.

Examples of Ambiguity:

1. The teacher said, "I saw a man on a hill with a telescope." (Ambiguous: Did the teacher have the telescope or did the man have the telescope?)
2. She used friends to mean people she knows and enjoys spending time with.
3. The word set has multiple meanings, such as a collection, a group, or the act of placing something somewhere.

Usage:

Ambiguity can be found in various forms of communication, including written literature, spoken language, advertisements, and legal documents. It often requires additional context or clarification to determine the intended meaning accurately.

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