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a posteriori

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A quick definition of a posteriori:

Term: a posteriori

Definition: A posteriori means using information that comes after an event or experience. This type of reasoning starts with what we have learned from our experiences. For example, if we touch a hot stove and get burned, we know not to touch it again. A posteriori reasoning is based on what we have learned from our experiences.

A more thorough explanation:

a posteriori

A posteriori is a Latin phrase that means "by a reason that comes after" (implied by experience). This is generally used to mean "after the facts". In philosophy, a posteriori reasoning is reasoning starting from the data of experience.

A posteriori is a term used to describe reasoning that is based on experience or evidence. This means that the conclusion is drawn after the facts have been observed. For example, if you touch a hot stove and get burned, you know that touching a hot stove is dangerous. This knowledge is gained through a posteriori reasoning because it is based on your experience of getting burned.

In philosophy, a posteriori reasoning is used to draw conclusions based on empirical evidence. For instance, if you observe that all swans you have seen are white, you can conclude that all swans are white. This conclusion is based on a posteriori reasoning because it is based on your experience of observing swans.

Overall, a posteriori reasoning is an important tool for gaining knowledge and making informed decisions based on evidence.

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shaquilleoatmeal
17:50
slightly helpful! Not much info on the substatus changes for BU though
i don't have a sub status but i was only marked complete like two weeks ago
cause they wanted me to send another transcript
is that wake forest a from last cycle i am so confused
shaquilleoatmeal
17:51
@jackfrost11770: oo interesting - I first went complete 10/25 and now the sub 11/5
shaquilleoatmeal
17:51
wonder if they'll ask for me for more info but can't think of what it would be
17:54
berk…..
shaquilleoatmeal
17:58
what about berk
18:01
i need wave
shaquilleoatmeal
18:04
call them and demand one
@shaquilleoatmeal: did you get double app complete on sub status or just one
letsseehowitgoesnow
18:11
shaq i got that for BU
shaquilleoatmeal
18:13
@Eminatorcookieeater: just one
shaquilleoatmeal
18:14
@letsseehowitgoesnow: lfg!
shaquilleoatmeal
18:14
@Eminatorcookieeater: did you get one or double??
Just one sadly
letsseehowitgoesnow
18:15
I doubt it means anything. I applied like 2 weeks ago lol
letsseehowitgoesnow
18:16
Actually nvm. I don’t have that lol
shaquilleoatmeal
18:17
@Eminatorcookieeater: I think it's still a good sign, seems like we're one stage away from a decision rolling out which is a good thing, whether an A, R, or WL lol
shaquilleoatmeal
18:17
all obviously based on that reddit post which might not be accurate
Exactly at least something is happening haha
shaquilleoatmeal
18:19
lfg just got a vandy interview
Dkk
18:26
Nice, I should get that app in.
Dkk
18:26
Good motivation.
shaquilleoatmeal
18:28
@Dkk: get that app in man, c'mon
[] baddestbunny
18:29
1.5 hours bitches
[] baddestbunny
18:32
but who’s counting?
it’s happennninnnnggg
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