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Vocabulary Entry
theory
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A set of principles on which the practice of an activity is based.
Example Sentences
"His theory about climate change has sparked much debate."
"The scientist proposed a new theory to explain the observed phenomena."
"In mathematics, a theory can often be proven with logical reasoning."
V
verb
To form a theory or set of theories about something.
Example Sentences
"The researchers began to theory potential outcomes based on their data."
"She theorized that the decline in bee populations may be linked to pesticide use."
"It's important to theory various solutions before settling on one."