For verificationists, a sentence can be literally meaningful
A) by virtue of the meanings of the words it employs.
B) by observation.
C) Both a and b
D) None of the above

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Verificationists believe that a sentence is meaningful only if it can be verified through empirical observation or by analyzing the meaning of the words it uses. Therefore, a sentence can be seen as literally meaningful either by observing it or by understanding the meanings of the words it employs.

For Verificationists, a Sentence Can Be Literally Meaningful