"inference to the best explanation" meaning in All languages combined

See inference to the best explanation on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

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  1. (logic, fixed phrase) Synonym of abductive reasoning Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Logic Synonyms: abductive reasoning [synonym, synonym-of]
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