A paper-first reading field guide
Resolve Two Definitions of the Same Term
Use three linked fields: definition one, definition two, and scope rule. Keep each field brief and attach the page or chapter landmark that supports it.
Notice when a book uses the same word at different scopes and prevent the meanings from collapsing together. A compact three-anchor trail keeps the note useful when you return later or discuss it with someone using another edition.
Step 1
Anchor the location
Record the page or chapter before interpreting the moment. Add the current reading boundary when later knowledge could change the note.
Step 2
Definition one
Anchor each definition where the author states or demonstrates it.
Step 3
Definition two
Record the context and scope attached to each use.
Step 4
Scope rule
Write a simple rule for which meaning applies on later pages.