hypothesis
/haɪˈpɑθəsɪs/
noun
- An idea or explanation that is suggested as a starting point for further investigation, based on limited evidence.
- Before starting the project, the team formed a hypothesis about why sales were dropping.
- Our hypothesis is that more sleep improves memory, and we will run experiments to check it.
- The scientist tested her hypothesis that plants grow faster with classical music.
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