Which term, coined by Chomsky, refers to the practical use of language in real-life contexts?

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Explanation

Chomsky introduced the term 'Performance' to denote how language is actually used in everyday situations, distinguishing it from theoretical or idealized language knowledge.

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Which term, coined by Chomsky, refers to the practical use of language in real-life contexts?

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