hypothesis

/haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/
noun
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Definition

1

An idea or explanation that you think might be true, but have not yet proven

The scientist formed a hypothesis about the cause of the disease and set out to test it.

2

A statement or suggestion that is put forward to explain a fact or situation, and is then tested to see if it is correct

Her hypothesis was that the new marketing strategy would increase sales, and the data seemed to support it.

Synonyms

theoryOften implies a more developed or widely accepted idea assumptionCan imply a lack of evidence or a more casual guess conjectureSuggests a more speculative or uncertain idea

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