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hypothesis

noun

/haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

Meaning

a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

The scientist tested her hypothesis through multiple experiments.

working hypothesis

assumption, theory, proposition, supposition, premise

fact, proof, certainty

form a hypothesis, test a hypothesis, reject a hypothesis, confirm a hypothesis

The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.

Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects...

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation

The state of not flowing or moving; lack of activity, growth, or development.

A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.

the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water