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1. (n.) theory
a coherent group of general propositions used as principles of explanation for a class of phenomena:
Darwin's theory of evolution.
2. theory
a proposed explanation whose status is still conjectural.
3. theory
a body of mathematical principles, theorems, or the like, belonging to one subject:
number theory.
4. theory
the branch of a science or art that deals with its principles or methods, as distinguished from its practice:
music theory.
5. theory
a particular conception or view of something to be done or of the method of doing it.
6. theory
a guess or conjecture.
7. theory
contemplation or speculation.
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| Definition of 'THEORY' |
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1. (noun) theory
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
"theories can incorporate facts and laws and tested hypotheses"; "true in fact and theory"
2. (noun) hypothesis, possibility, theory
a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
"a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory"; "he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices"
3. (noun) theory
a belief that can guide behavior
"the architect has a theory that more is less"; "they killed him on the theory that dead men tell no tales"
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1. (noun) theory
an explanation sb believes is true, although there is no proof
My theory is that she's secretly in love with you.; a theory about who was behind the attack
2. theory
in science, an idea or set of ideas that attempt to explain how or why sth happens
the theory of Evolution
3. theory
all the ideas or rules on which a subject is based
literary theory
4. theory
an idea of the best way to do sth, which may be different from what happens in reality
In theory, when rich people get richer, the rest of society should benefit.
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| Definition of 'THEORY' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) THEORY
a doctrine, or scheme of things, which terminates in speculation or contemplation, without a view to practice; hypothesis; speculation
2. (noun) THEORY
an exposition of the general or abstract principles of any science; as, the theory of music
3. (noun) THEORY
the science, as distinguished from the art; as, the theory and practice of medicine
4. (noun) THEORY
the philosophical explanation of phenomena, either physical or moral; as, Lavoisier's theory of combustion; Adam Smith's theory of moral sentiments
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The New Hacker's Dictionary |
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1. THEORY
The consensus, idea, plan, story, or set of rules that is currently
being used to inform a behavior. This usage is a generalization and
(deliberate) abuse of the technical meaning. “What's the theory on
fixing this TECO loss?” “What's the theory on dinner
tonight?” (“Chinatown, I guess.”) “What's the
current theory on letting lusers on during the day?” “The
theory behind this change is to fix the following well-known
screw....”
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Sense: an idea or explanation which has not yet been proved to be correct
There are many theories about the origin of life; In theory, I agree with you, but it would not work in practice.
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