hypothesize

/haɪˈpɑθəsaɪz/
verb
  1. To suggest an idea or explanation as a starting point for further investigation, without having proven it yet.
    • Many scientists hypothesize that there is life on other planets, but we have no proof yet.
    • We can only hypothesize about what caused the dinosaur extinction.
    • The researchers hypothesize that the ancient people used these tools for hunting.
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