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Principle Of Parsimony.
Principle Of Parsimony - as a noun
The principle that entities should not be multiplied needlessly; the simplest of two competing theories is to be preferred
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
law of parsimonyoccam's razorockham's razorExample Sentences
"The principle of parsimony suggests that the simplest explanation is usually the best one."
"In science, the principle of parsimony is often used to guide the development of theories."
"According to the principle of parsimony, we should avoid making unnecessary assumptions."
"The principle of parsimony states that we should prefer the explanation that requires the fewest assumptions."
"The principle of parsimony can be applied to various fields, including philosophy and psychology."
