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Occam

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition 1: A nickname for William of Ockham, a 14th-century philosopher and theologian known for his principle of parsimony, "Occam's razor," which states that the simplest explanation is usually the correct one.

Sample Sentence 1: Many scientists and researchers apply Occam's razor when developing theories or hypotheses.

Sample Sentence 2: Occam's razor suggests that unnecessary complexity should be avoided in explanations.

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Definition 2: A programming language developed by Harlequin Ltd. in the 1980s, based on the concepts of logic programming.

Sample Sentence 1: The establishment of Occam as a programming language led to advancements in parallel computing.

Sample Sentence 2: Occam provides features that allow efficient utilization of multi-core processors.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition 3: A type of high-alcohol beer originally brewed in the abbey of Maredsous in Belgium.

Sample Sentence 1: If you enjoy strong beers, you should try an Occam.

Sample Sentence 2: The local brewery produces a fantastic Occam beer, which has gained popularity among beer enthusiasts.

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