hypotheses

NOUN

theory

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assumption axiom conclusion conjecture explanation guess inference interpretation premise proposition rationale supposition theorem thesis

STRONG

antecedent assignment attribution basis belief condition data deduction demonstration derivation foundation ground layout lemma philosophy plan position postulate presupposition principle proposal reason scheme speculation suggestion surmise system term

WEAK

apriority shot in the dark starting point tentative law

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fact proof reality truth

WEAK

calcualtion measurement

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hypotheses

China’s biotech hubs also have a dense network of specialized contract research organizations, or CROs—which are critical for running clinical tests—allowing researchers to quickly transform scientific hypotheses into results.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

Some medical researchers let AI models take the lead alongside human lab workers to gather information, stress-test hypotheses, interpret data and spit out plans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

These ideas remain hypotheses and have not been proven.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026

The continuing delay, he argues, points to competing hypotheses, unresolved leads and possible mechanical issues that have yet to be fully explained.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026

Different hypotheses might produce the same result: for example an eccentric circle will generate exactly the same movement as an epicycle upon a deferent.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton