"meta-induction" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: meta- + induction Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|meta|induction}} meta- + induction Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} meta-induction (uncountable)
  1. (logic, philosophy) The use of inductive reasoning to select the best choice from a number of different methods of prediction. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Logic, Philosophy Related terms: meta-inductive
    Sense id: en-meta-induction-en-noun-QI2rPpsR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with meta- Topics: human-sciences, logic, mathematics, philosophy, sciences

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