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oc·cams ra·zor
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Occams razornoun
The principle that entities should not be needlessly multiplied.
Occams razornoun
The principle of preferring the simpler of two competing theories.
Etymology: After William of Occam, an advocate of the law of parsimony, and the idea of a razor as a tool that trims or shaves. See citations for coinage.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of occams razor in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of occams razor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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