Baconize

/ˈbeɪkənaɪz/ verb

Definition

To apply Baconian principles or methods to something, or to interpret or analyze using Bacon's philosophical approach.

Etymology

From Bacon + -ize suffix, which creates verbs meaning 'to make' or 'to apply.' This allows the transformation of nouns into action words.

Kelly Says

When you 'baconize' a problem, you're basically asking: 'What's the evidence? What can I test? What does observation show?' It's the opposite of just theorizing or guessing.

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