{{Definitional Topic|Singular Capitalized=Theory Use|Plural Capitalized=Instances of Theory Use|Singular Lowercase=theory use|Plural Lowercase=instances of theory use|Indefinite Article=none
|Question=What does it mean to say that a theory is '''used'''? How should ''theory use'' be ''defined''?
|Topic Type=Definitional
|Description=Traditionally, the terms ''acceptance,'' ''use,'' and ''pursuit'' have not been distinguished. Confusion between the three terms leads to serious misunderstanding, thus their clarification is of great importance. [[CiteRef::Barseghyan (2015)|p. 30]] Thus, distinguishing between these terms is of great importance.
|Authors List=Hakob Barseghyan,
|Formulated Year=2015
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