The definition "A battery is 'dead' if and only if a battery tester shows no deflection when connected to the two poles" is an example of:
A) A demonstrative (ostensive) definition.
B) A definition by genus and difference.
C) An operational definition.
D) A definition by subclass.
E) An enumerative definition.

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This is an operational definition as it defines "dead battery" by the operation or test that can determine if it is dead or not.

The Definition "A Battery Is 'Dead' If and Only If