closed-world assumption
formal-logic assumption that any statement that is not known to be true is false
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closed-world assumption
Summary
closed-world assumption ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month).[1]
Key Facts
- closed-world assumption is a type of axiom[2].
- closed-world assumption is part of mathematical logic[3].
- closed-world assumption is the opposite of open-world assumption[4].
- closed-world assumption's short name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'CWA'}[5].
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Definition and Type
closed-world assumption is a type of axiom[2]. It is the opposite of open-world assumption[4].
Use and Application
closed-world assumption is part of mathematical logic[3].
Why It Matters
closed-world assumption ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month).[1] It has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] It is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]