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

It offers disciplined methods for testing hypotheses, challenging assumptions and correcting errors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

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

These mechanisms remain hypotheses, however, and will require further investigation.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026

But there are several hypotheses, says Dr Alex Gofton, a tick expert who led a recent study into the allergy.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

Without experiment, there is no way to choose among contending hypotheses, no way for science to advance.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan