Meanings
proper nounthe Sagan standard
- The standard that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.
Synonyms & antonyms
Origin
Named for Carl Sagan.
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Sagan standard. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Sagan%20standard
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