Ron, AskJeaves pulls definitions from something called "WordNet." "WordNet® is an online lexical reference system whose design is inspired by current psycholinguistic theories of human lexical memory. English nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs are organized into synonym sets, each representing one underlying lexical concept. Different relations link the synonym sets." http://wordnet.princeton.edu/
Apparently they have had issues with other definitions in their database, see: http://wordnet.princeton.edu/blind_person There is a contact email for reporting problems with content. I sent the email message below to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Chuck ********************************* TO: [EMAIL PROTECTED] FROM: Charles Willmarth Subject: Definition of "occupational therapy" To whom it may concern, The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the national professional society of occupational therapists. WordNet defines "occupational therapy" as "physical therapy involving the therapeutic use of crafts and hobbies for the rehabilitation of handicapped or convalescing patients (especially for emotionally disturbed patients)" This is an inaccurate definition. Occupational therapy is not a subset of physical therapy. Several years ago we worked with Merriam-Webster to revise the definition of occupational therapy in their dictionary. The current Webster's definition is as follows: Main Entry: occupational therapy Function: noun : therapy based on engagement in meaningful activities of daily life (as self-care skills, education, work, or social interaction) especially to enable or encourage participation in such activities despite impairments or limitations in physical or mental functioning (http://www.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=occupational+therapy) We request that the definition of "occupational therapy" in WordNet be revised accordingly. For additional information about occupational therapy, please visit: http://www.aota.org/featured/area6/index.asp Sincerely, Charles Willmarth Director, State Affairs American Occupational Therapy Association Bethesda, Maryland http://www.aota.org >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/24/2005 4:21:28 PM >>> If you want quick but sad laugh, ask Jeeves the following question: What is Occupational Therapy You can find "Jeeves" at: www.askjeeves.com If you want, you can simply read ONE of the answers below: ====================================================================== noun: physical therapy involving the therapeutic use of crafts and hobbies for the rehabilitation of handicapped or convalescing patients (especially for emotionally disturbed patients) ====================================================================== It's no wonder we have an identity crisis Ron -- Unsubscribe? [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] Help? [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Unsubscribe? [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] Help? [EMAIL PROTECTED]
