(US) The
practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.
(US) A studied
attitude of questioning and doubt
(US) The
doctrine that absolute
knowledge is not possible
(US) A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire
certainty though scientific or logical observation.
(US) Doubt or disbelief of religious doctrines
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