Categories: Comparisons
An example of a metaphor used to explain a scientific idea:
"Raw data is both an oxymoron and a bad idea; to the contrary, data should be cooked with care."
Geoffrey C. Bowker
Bowker, G. C. (2005). Memory Practices in the Sciences. The MIT Press.
[Please be aware that a word may have different nuances, or even a different meaning, according to context.]« Back to Index
