TASK DEFINITION: In this task, we ask you to elaborate the sentence without changing its general meaning. You can do so by explaining further the input sentence, using more precise wording, adding qualifiers and auxiliary information etc.
PROBLEM: In mathematics a loss function or cost function is a mathematical function that maps an event , or the values of one or more variables onto a real number .

SOLUTION: In mathematical optimization and decision theory , a loss function or cost function is a function that maps an event or values of one or more variables onto a real number intuitively representing some " cost " associated with the event .

PROBLEM: Theodore Robert Rufus Long ( born September 15 , 1947 ) is an American former professional wrestling referee and manager .

SOLUTION: Theodore Robert Rufus Long ( born September 15 , 1947 ) is an American retired professional wrestling personality who made appearances for WWE , having served as a manager , referee and authority figure , best known for his tenure with WWE .

PROBLEM: While criminal procedure differs by jurisdiction , the process generally begins with a formal criminal charge and results in the or acquittal of the defendant .

SOLUTION:
While criminal procedure differs dramatically by jurisdiction , the process generally begins with a formal criminal charge with the person on trial either being free on bail or incarcerated , and results in the conviction or acquittal of the defendant .