The nature and measurement of meaning.

@article{Osgood1952TheNA,
  title={The nature and measurement of meaning.},
  author={Charles E. Osgood},
  journal={Psychological bulletin},
  year={1952},
  volume={49 3},
  pages={
          197-237
        }
}
  • C. Osgood
  • Published 1 May 1952
  • Psychology
  • Psychological bulletin
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