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OCKHAM'S RAZOR

\ˈɒkəmz ɹˈe͡ɪzə], \ˈɒkəmz ɹˈe‍ɪzə], \ˈɒ_k_ə_m_z ɹ_ˈeɪ_z_ə]\

Definitions of OCKHAM'S RAZOR

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the principle that entities should not be multiplied needlessly; the simplest of two competing theories is to be preferred

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the principle that entities should not be multiplied needlessly; the simplest of two competing theories is to be preferred

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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