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Test the Theory

TEST thuh THEER-ee

/tɛst ðə ˈθɪəriː/

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TesttheTheory

Dictionary meaning

To put an idea, hypothesis, or assumption to a practical or empirical examination to determine whether it holds true under real conditions; to check whether a belief matches observable reality.

Examples

  • Before scaling up, the engineers needed to test the theory under field conditions.
  • She designed a series of controlled experiments to test the theory of enzyme cooperativity.

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