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necktie paradox

necktie paradox proper noun: an apparent paradox within the subjectivistic interpretation of probability theory, in which two people wager over whose necktie is cheapest, with the owner of the more expensive tie giving it to the other. Taking the wager seems to be to the advantage of both people.

Proper noun

the necktie paradox

  1. An apparent paradox within the subjectivistic interpretation of probability theory, in which two people wager over whose necktie is cheapest, with the owner of the more expensive tie giving it to the other. Taking the wager seems to be to the advantage of both people.

Questions about necktie paradox

What does necktie paradox mean?
Necktie paradox means an apparent paradox within the subjectivistic interpretation of probability theory, in which two people wager over whose necktie is cheapest, with the owner of the more expensive tie giving it to the other. Taking the wager seems to be to the advantage of both people.
What part of speech is necktie paradox?
Necktie paradox is a proper noun.

Words near necktie paradox in the dictionary

  1. necksprings
  2. neckstrap
  3. neckstraps
  4. neckteeth
  5. necktie
  6. necktie paradox
  7. necktie parties
  8. necktie party
  9. necktie sociable
  10. necktie social
  11. necktie socials

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