hypotheses
nounUK /haɪˈpɒθəsiːz/
US /haɪˈpɑːθəsiːz/
Hypotheses are smart guesses that scientists test to see if they are true.
The scientists wrote down several hypotheses before starting their experiment.
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2. Possible explanations for something that has not yet been proven.
She offered two hypotheses about why the plants were dying.
3. Ideas suggested as a starting point for further study or discussion.
The class discussed different hypotheses about how the ancient city was built.
4. In math, statements assumed true in order to test whether they lead to a logical result.
The student tested her hypotheses using numbers and equations.