Full Idea
The challenge of incommensurability can be met once it is realised that in comparing theories the notions of truth and reference are more important than that of meaning.
Gist of Idea
Defeat relativism by emphasising truth and reference, not meaning
Source
W.H. Newton-Smith (The Rationality of Science [1981], I.6)
Book Reference
Newton-Smith,W.H.: 'The Rationality of Science' [RKP 1981], p.18