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sentence
textual unit consisting of one or more words that are grammatically linked, expressing a complete thought in non-functional linguistics
theorem
thumb|The Pythagorean theorem has at least 370 known proofs.
fact
A fact is a true datum about one or more aspects of a circumstance, or an occurrence in the real world. Standard reference works are often used to check facts. Scientific facts are verified by careful, repeatable observation or measurement by experiments or other means. Generally speaking, facts are independent of belief, knowledge and opinion. Facts are different from inferences, theories, values, and objects.
conjecture
thumb|350px|The real part (red) and imaginary part (blue) of the Riemann zeta function along the critical line Re(s) = 1/2. The first non-trivial zeros can be seen at Im(s) = ±14.135, ±21.022 and ±25.011. The Riemann hypothesis, a famous conjecture, says that all non-trivial zeros of the zeta function lie along the critical line.
corollary
In mathematics and logic, a corollary (, ; , ) is a proposition which can be readily deduced from a previous, already proven proposition. A corollary could be a proposition that is incidentally proved while proving another proposition; it might also be used more casually to refer to something which naturally or incidentally accompanies something else.
maxim
concise expression of a fundamental moral rule
mission statement
short statement of an organization's values or philosophies, a business's main competitive advantages, or a desired future state
statement
smallest standalone element of an imperative programming language that expresses some action to be carried out
elevator pitch
short sales pitch
false statement
statement contradicted by facts and reality
Risk and Safety Statements
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statement
either a declarative sentence that is true or false, or that which a true or false declarative sentence asserts
illocutionary act
linguistic term coined by J. L. Austin
propositional formula
type of logical formula in propositional logic
scope statement
project document
locutionary act
performance of an utterance in linguistics and the philosophy of mind
Vision statement
inspirational statement of an idealistic emotional future of a company or group
objection
reason arguing against a premise, argument, or conclusion; expression of disagreement
commandment
A precept (from the , to teach) is traditionally defined as a commandment, instruction, or order intended as an authoritative rule of action.
I-message
An I-message or I-statement is a form of interpersonal communication in which speakers express their feelings, beliefs, or values from the first-person perspective, usually beginning with I. It contrasted with "you-message" or "you-statement", which often begins with you and focuses on the listener, usually carrying accusatory language.
Shermanesque statement
American political catchphrase denying interest in a political office
positive statement
concerns what "is", "was", or "will be", and contains no indication of approval or disapproval (what should be)
artist's statement
written description of artwork