Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hypothesize
verb
/haɪˈpɒθ.ɪ.zaɪz/
Definition
To propose a hypothesis or educated guess that explains certain phenomena based on evidence or reasoning.
Examples
- Scientists often hypothesize about the behavior of atoms.
- The researchers hypothesized that a lack of sleep could affect memory recall.
- Before conducting experiments, students will hypothesize the outcomes.
Meaning
To suggest an explanation for something based on limited evidence, which can then be tested or researched further.
Synonyms
- speculate
- theorize
- postulate
- conjecture
