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Discourse representation theory

Discourse Representation Theory is a way of understanding how words are used when people communicate with each other. It can be used to help explain how people understand each other when they talk.

It works by making a map or representation of a conversation. Every time someone speaks, they add to the map. This map includes the words they said and the meaning of those words. It also shows how the words fit together, so that if one person says something, it can be connected to something else that was said earlier.

Using Discourse Representation Theory, scientists can study how people use language and what it means in different contexts. They can learn how words and sentences work together in conversations to express ideas, and they can use the theory to help understand how people understand each other.