occam's razor

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Noun occam's razor has 1 sense

Occam's Razor, Ockham's Razor, principle of parsimony, law of parsimony - the principle that entities should not be multiplied needlessly; the simplest of two competing theories is to be preferred
--₁ is a kind of principle, rule

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Occam's Razor

Noun:

A problem-solving principle that suggests the simplest solution is usually the correct one.

Example sentence:

"When analyzing complex data, it is often advisable to apply Occam's Razor to identify the most straightforward explanation."

Noun:

An important tool in scientific and philosophical reasoning, which states that entities should not be multiplied beyond necessity.

Example sentence:

"In order to avoid unnecessary complexity, scientists frequently resort to Occam's Razor to streamline their hypotheses."

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