hypothesize
1 of 1verb/haɪˈpɑθəsaɪz/
Forms:hypothesizes,hypothesizing,hypothesized,hypothesized
1
to propose a theory or explanation based on limited evidence
- Before conducting the experiment, scientists need to hypothesize about the expected outcomes based on existing knowledge.
- In the absence of direct evidence, researchers had to hypothesize about the potential causes of the rare phenomenon.
- Before testing the new drug, pharmacologists hypothesized about its potential effectiveness in treating the medical condition.
- Without conclusive data, astronomers often hypothesize about the existence of celestial bodies based on observed patterns.
- To solve the engineering problem, the team hypothesized that the structural weaknesses causing the issue might be due to material fatigue.