Occam's Razor (Noun)

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

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The scientist employed Occam's Razor to eliminate the more complex explanation for the data, in favor of the more parsimonious one.
In deciding between two theories that explain the same phenomenon, Occam's Razor dictates that we choose the one with the fewest assumptions.
The detective used Occam's Razor to deduce that the simplest explanation for the crime scene, a robbery gone wrong, was the most likely one.
The philosopher argues that Occam's Razor is a useful tool for evaluating the merits of competing theories, as it encourages scholars to favor elegance and simplicity.
Critics of the paranormal argue that Occam's Razor should be applied to claims of supernatural activity, and that more mundane explanations should be preferred.