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paradigm shift

[ par-uh-dahym shift ]

noun

  1. a dramatic change in the paradigm of a scientific community, or a change from one scientific paradigm to another.
  2. a significant change in the paradigm of any discipline or group:

    Putting skilled, tenured teachers in failing schools would cause a paradigm shift in teaching and education.



paradigm shift

noun

  1. a radical change in underlying beliefs or theory


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Word History and Origins

Origin of paradigm shift1

First recorded in 1970–75

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Word History and Origins

Origin of paradigm shift1

C20: coined by T.S. Kuhn (1922–96), US philosopher of science

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Example Sentences

But we offer something else in a return, a paradigm shift that comes from people who have been awakened.

Herein lies the paradigm shift to a just and sustainable peace and an integration of Israel into the region.

Companies are beginning to take this paradigm shift to heart.

The time for paradigm shift is here, and the rogue general can be its sponsor.

In India, the debate between capitalist globalization and self-reliance required a huge paradigm shift.

This perspective was an essential paradigm shift for nursing knowledge, but essential for study of the caring phenomena.

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