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update one's priors

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To change one's beliefs in the face of new evidence.

Examples

“In others words, the study⟳ doesn't make⟳ me think⟳ I should update⟳ my priors much at all.”
“I think⟳ that is a testament to documentary audiences: the film absolutely requires an open⟳ mind⟳ and heart and a willingness to update⟳ your priors in the face⟳ of new information.”
“Every so often a story comes along that causes me to update⟳ my priors — that is, to rethink what I thought I knew.”
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CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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