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Bateson

Noun:

1. A surname of English origin.

Example sentence:

John Bateson is a historian known for his extensive research on ancient civilizations.

Noun:

2. A unit of information proposed by Gregory Bateson, equivalent to a choice between two equally likely alternatives. It is often used in the context of information theory.

Example sentence:

In Gregory Bateson's theory, a bateson refers to a measure of information gained through a decision between two possible options.

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