Occam's Razor
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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.
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- synonym
- law of parsimonyOckham's Razorprinciple of parsimony
- plural
- Occam's Razors
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- Occam's Razor's
- pluralpossessive
- Occam's Razors'
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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.
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