theory
US /ˈθɪri/
Definition
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The professor explained a new theory about how consumers make purchasing decisions.
Word Family
NounNoun
theory gốc
theorist
theoriser
VerbVerb
theorise
theorize
AdjectiveAdj
theoretic
AdverbAdv
theoretically
Synonyms
- hypothesisa proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
- conceptan abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
- premisea statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
Collocations
- Easy scientific theorydescribing scientific theory (of or relating to the practice of science)
- Medium put economic theory into practical business applicationsto put economic theory into practical business applications, meaning to put into a certain place or abstract location
- Hard behavioral game theory models predicting competitor movesdescribing behavioral game theory models predicting competitor moves (of or relating to behavior)
- Very Hard in theory infallible, in practice an unmitigated disasterindicating a state, position, or relationship within theory infallible, in practice an unmitigated disaster
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