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Occam's Razor

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

the problem solving principle which states that among competing theories, one ought to choose the theory that relies on the fewest assumptions.

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the problem solving principle which states that among competing theories, one ought to choose the theory that relies on the fewest assumptions.