Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
test-a-theory
verb phrase
/tɛst ə ˈθɪəri/
Definition
To conduct an examination or experiment based on a theory to determine its validity or practical implications.
Examples
- Scientists often need to test a theory before it can be accepted in the scientific community.
- In order to improve her argument, she decided to test a theory with real data.
- They tested the theory by conducting a series of experiments.
Meaning
The phrase refers to the process of validating a hypothesis or idea through observation and analysis.
Synonyms
- validate a hypothesis
- evaluate a theory
- experiment with an idea
