doctrine
A set of beliefs or principles taught as authoritative knowledge
Examples
In a meeting
“Our company doctrine on customer service is that we always respond within 24 hours.”
Over coffee
“His fitness doctrine is simple: consistency beats intensity.”
Why this word
belief
Doctrine is a formal, codified system of principles, not just individual conviction
teaching
Doctrine implies official, authoritative principles of a system, not just any instruction
principle
Doctrine is a comprehensive set of formal tenets, while principle is a single rule or truth
Usage tip
Use for established principles or teachings, especially formal or organizational ones
Etymology
Latin 'doctrina' (teaching, learning), from 'doctor' (teacher), from 'docere' (to teach)
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comprehension
The ability to understand the meaning or importance of something
tenet
A core principle or belief that guides behavior or policy
impart
Make information known; communicate knowledge or information
demonstrate
Show clearly by example or evidence
pedagogical
Related to teaching methods or the practice of education
cognizant
Having knowledge or awareness of something