Re^2: How do you name the possibilities?

In terms of avoiding rote memorization, the thing that helps people memorize is *structure*. ... what is there in your domain that is already structured and how can you make use of that structure in deciding on a nmaing scheme?

Excellent observation. Although the sandwich example was contrived in order to make the question more understandable, the original problem domain that motivated the question was musical compositions. The problem is, there are infinitely many ways to deconstruct any composition. Hence the sandwich example. Also, it seems like using a fake problem domain generates more enlightening responses, such as your medical abbreviation link. As you identified, there are trade-offs when choosing how to pose the question.

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Re^3: How do you name the possibilities? by jZed (Prior) on Jul 07, 2004 at 19:26 UTC
using a fake problem domain generates more enlightening responses For sure! Metaphoric thought is a basic strategy of all thought. I think you used the fake domain very well to pose an easily understandable question. I was exapnding on it, not criticizing it :-) Please keep us updated, this is quite interesting.	[reply]