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theoretical

[thee-uh-ret-i-kuhl] / ˌθi əˈrɛt ɪ kəl /


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Superintelligence is a theoretical point when AI's capabilities exceed human intelligence.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

In response to a query from Murthy, Fauci wrote that there was “no data or theoretical reason” to prefer vaccinating early over later in pregnancy.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

After graduating in 2003, Roberts pursued a Ph.D. in theoretical physics at the University of Southampton and studied dark matter at CERN, the Swiss nuclear research center.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 8, 2026

The heat patterns observed in the experiments closely matched theoretical calculations.

From Science Daily Aug. 7, 2026

In 1952, Dorothy Hoover decided to take a leave of absence from the world of engineering and give herself over to the theoretical pursuits that were closest to her heart.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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