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Meaning of skepticism

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skepticism

Pronunciation:/ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm/

noun

Definitions

  1. The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.

  2. A studied attitude of questioning and doubt

  3. The doctrine that absolute knowledge is not possible

  4. A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty though scientific or logical observation.