Meaning of the word semantics in English

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semantics

US /səˈmæn.t̬ɪks/
UK /səˈmæn.t̬ɪks/
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Noun

1.

the branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning.

Example:
The study of semantics helps us understand how language conveys meaning.
He's very particular about the semantics of words.
2.

the meaning of a word, phrase, or text.

Example:
Let's not argue over the exact semantics of the contract.
The subtle semantics of his statement changed everything.
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