Definition:Universe of Discourse/Also known as

Universe of Discourse: Also known as

The universe of discourse is also known as:

the universe of interpretation

the domain of discourse.

Some sources use just universe or domain, but those have wider meanings.

Sources

• 1989: Ephraim J. Borowski and Jonathan M. Borwein: Dictionary of Mathematics ... (previous) ... (next): universe: 3. universe of discourse, universe of interpretation, domain of discourse.
• 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): domain: 3. (universe of discourse)
• 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): domain: 3. (universe of discourse)