POSIT
\pˈɒsɪt], \pˈɒsɪt], \p_ˈɒ_s_ɪ_t]\
Definitions of POSIT
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(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
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take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom; "He posited three basic laws of nature"
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put before; "I submit to you that the accused is guilty"
By Princeton University
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(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
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take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom; "He posited three basic laws of nature"
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put before; "I submit to you that the accused is guilty"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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