# Operational definition

> A definition that describes a concept in terms of the specific procedures, measurements, or operations used to observe or measure it, rather than by its abstract or theoretical meaning.

A definition that describes a concept in terms of the specific procedures, measurements, or operations used to observe or measure it, rather than by its abstract or theoretical meaning.

## Examples

- **Intelligence**: "The score obtained on the Stanford-Binet IQ test."
- **Hunger**: "The number of hours since last meal."
- **Customer satisfaction**: "The average rating given on a post-purchase survey using a 5-point Likert scale."