meta-induction

noun

The use of inductive reasoning to select the best choice from a number of different methods of prediction.

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Meanings

nounmeta-induction (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehuman sciencesThe use of inductive reasoning to select the best choice from a number of different methods of prediction.

Origin

From meta- + induction.

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