doctrines

noun

Definition of doctrinesnext
plural of doctrine
1
as in principles
a statement or body of statements concerning faith or morals proclaimed by a church the Catholic Church's doctrine on the Eucharist

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2
as in philosophies
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group the doctrine of quantum physicists

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  1. philosophies
  2. ideologies
  3. beliefs
Noun
  • These studies allow businesses to identify gaps in the current pay structures and create compensation philosophies that align with the realities of today’s workforce.
    Dr. Cassandra Henderson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Complete philosophies and business plans were created based on it by millions of smart people; there was nothing left to explore.
    Csaba Toth, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of philosophies
Noun
  • Nationwide, more factions are forming within the Republican Party because of internal tensions between opposing ideologies, said Dave Hopkins, a political science professor at Boston College.
    Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • While their forms of governance, ideologies, interests, and capabilities differ, these revisionist powers all want to entrench autocratic rule at home and assert spheres of influence abroad.
    Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of ideologies
Noun
  • Rather than trying to rank particular paranormal beliefs, the new study examines peoples’ general attitudes toward provable versus non-provable concepts.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Working alone is in your best interest, and staying out of conversations with people who don’t share your beliefs is favored.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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