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Bayesian

adjective

  1. related to or based on Bayes' theorem, a mathematical formula used to update probabilities based on new information
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪziən/ / /ˈbeɪʒən/

adj

Etymology: From Bayes + -ian, after Thomas Bayes.

  1. Of or pertaining to Thomas Bayes, English mathematician.
  2. Of or pertaining to Bayes' theorem and its applications.

noun

Etymology: From Bayes + -ian, after Thomas Bayes.

  1. A proponent of Bayesianism.