Definitions

theory

[thee-uh-ree, theer-ee] / ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i /

NOUN

hypothesis, belief

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approach argument assumption code concept doctrine idea ideology method philosophy plan position premise proposal provision rationale scheme speculation suspicion system thesis understanding

STRONG

base basis codification conditions conjecture dogma feeling foundation grounds guess guesswork hunch impression outlook postulate presentiment presumption shot stab supposal supposition surmise theorem

WEAK

formularization suppose systemization

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelief fact information reality truth

STRONG

calculation knowledge measurement proof

WEAK

certainty

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These are nice theories, but they are not borne out by the data, as the red columns in the chart show.

From MarketWatch

In theory, that limits the scenarios in which banks take a hit to only very severe and rapid losses among the underlying loans.

From The Wall Street Journal

Round number theory then came into play at $30 with a bearish shooting star candle on March 19.

From Barron's

There’s a theory many chart watchers subscribe to about how the roles of technical support and resistance can reverse.

From MarketWatch

“We spent years developing the mathematical theory required to compress a neural network without losing its reasoning capabilities,” said Hassibi, chief executive of the venture.

From The Wall Street Journal

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