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| - | **Semantics** differentiates the meaning of an instruction from its format. The format, which covers the spelling of language components and the rules controlling how components are combined, is called the language's [[ddsf:private:guidebook:06_append:glossary:s:syntax|syntax]]. For example, if you misspell a command, it is a syntax error. If, on the other hand, you enter a legal command that does not make any sense in the current context, it is a semantic error. | + | **Semantics** differentiates the meaning of an instruction from its format. The format, which covers the spelling of language components and the rules controlling how components are combined, is called the language's [[ddsf:public:guidebook:06_append:glossary:s:syntax|syntax]]. For example, if you misspell a command, it is a syntax error. If, on the other hand, you enter a legal command that does not make any sense in the current context, it is a semantic error. |
| Source: [[https://www.webopedia.com/TERM/S/semantics.html | Semantics ]] | Source: [[https://www.webopedia.com/TERM/S/semantics.html | Semantics ]] | ||