dicta

noun

variants also dictums
Definition of dictanext
plural of dictum
as in doctrines
formal a statement or well-known remark that expresses an important idea, observation, or opinion A doctor must follow the dictum of "First, do no harm."

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  1. axioms
  2. standards
  3. assumptions
  4. presumptions
Noun
  • The experts then had to agree on the fundamental truths, or axioms, that were accepted as true even thought they could not be proven.
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024
  • And these are always clearly defined by the axioms.
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of axioms
Noun
  • The storied manufacturer faced criticism for what many saw as slipping standards on its production lines in recent years.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Holding people who are doing journalism on social media to different standards than traditional journalists is a bad habit.
    Eric Deggans, NPR, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of standards
Noun
  • These faulty assumptions can lead to frustration and disengagement when reality does not meet their expectations, ultimately affecting their work ethic and job performance.
    Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • And this is not even factoring in inevitable federal and state cuts that will have an outsized impact on our income and property tax assumptions.
    Tom Quirk, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of assumptions
Noun
  • The presumptions about Carina can barely be contained in one library.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
  • With sly wit and improbable empathy, the show simultaneously scrutinizes the arrogance of the traditional medical establishment and the presumptions and false promises of the wellness industry.
    Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of presumptions
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