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n. coherent group of general assumptions, body of principles belonging to a certain subject; speculation, hypothesis | ||||
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Theory&tl= Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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theory
open/closed principle Algebra of Communicating Processes combinator semantics domain theory Isabelle projection canonicity Array Theory category linear type complete partial ordering powerdomain predomain beta conversion lifted domain complete metric space alpha conversion axiomatic semantics linear logic operational semantics linear argument autoprojector Gottlob Frege bottom CA model checking syntax tree deterministic automaton recursion theory bounded lattice monad reduction strategy delta reduction minimal automaton FSM relational algebra Actors ideal directed set reflexive discriminated union distributive lattice Bird-Meertens Formalism evaluator inclusive eta conversion state static analysis entropy denotational semantics abstract interpretation algebraic least upper bound Busy Beaver Finite State Machine sum decision problem head-strict Head Normal Form sticky analysis pi-calculus closed term Liskov substitution principle closure conversion set complement backward analysis effective computable greatest lower bound axiomatic set theory coalesced sum pointed domain nondeterministic automaton polymorphism type assignment typed lambda-calculus type
The consensus, idea, plan, story, or set of rules that is currently being used to inform a behaviour. This usage is a generalisation and (deliberate) abuse of the technical meaning. "What's the theory on fixing this TECO loss?" "What's the theory on dinner tonight?" ("Chinatown, I guess.") "What's the current theory on letting lusers on during the day?" "The theory behind this change is to fix the following well-known screw...."
(1994-12-14)
open/closed principle Algebra of Communicating Processes combinator semantics domain theory Isabelle projection canonicity Array Theory category linear type complete partial ordering powerdomain predomain beta conversion lifted domain complete metric space alpha conversion axiomatic semantics linear logic operational semantics linear argument autoprojector Gottlob Frege bottom CA model checking syntax tree deterministic automaton recursion theory bounded lattice monad reduction strategy delta reduction minimal automaton FSM relational algebra Actors ideal directed set reflexive discriminated union distributive lattice Bird-Meertens Formalism evaluator inclusive eta conversion state static analysis entropy denotational semantics abstract interpretation algebraic least upper bound Busy Beaver Finite State Machine sum decision problem head-strict Head Normal Form sticky analysis pi-calculus closed term Liskov substitution principle closure conversion set complement backward analysis effective computable greatest lower bound axiomatic set theory coalesced sum pointed domain nondeterministic automaton polymorphism type assignment typed lambda-calculus type
The consensus, idea, plan, story, or set of rules that is currently being used to inform a behaviour. This usage is a generalisation and (deliberate) abuse of the technical meaning. "What's the theory on fixing this TECO loss?" "What's the theory on dinner tonight?" ("Chinatown, I guess.") "What's the current theory on letting lusers on during the day?" "The theory behind this change is to fix the following well-known screw...."
(1994-12-14)
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theory
n. The consensus, idea, plan, story, or set of rules that is currently being used to inform a behavior. This usage is a generalization and (deliberate) abuse of the technical meaning. "What's the theory on fixing this TECO loss?" "What's the theory on dinner tonight?" ("Chinatown, I guess.") "What's the current theory on letting lusers on during the day?" "The theory behind this change is to fix the following well-known screw...."
n. The consensus, idea, plan, story, or set of rules that is currently being used to inform a behavior. This usage is a generalization and (deliberate) abuse of the technical meaning. "What's the theory on fixing this TECO loss?" "What's the theory on dinner tonight?" ("Chinatown, I guess.") "What's the current theory on letting lusers on during the day?" "The theory behind this change is to fix the following well-known screw...."
Theory&tl= Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Theory
(n.)
The science, as distinguished from the art; as, the theory and practice of medicine.
(n.)
The philosophical explanation of phenomena, either physical or moral; as, Lavoisier's theory of combustion; Adam Smith's theory of moral sentiments.
(n.)
An exposition of the general or abstract principles of any science; as, the theory of music.
(n.)
A doctrine, or scheme of things, which terminates in speculation or contemplation, without a view to practice; hypothesis; speculation.
(n.)
The science, as distinguished from the art; as, the theory and practice of medicine.
(n.)
The philosophical explanation of phenomena, either physical or moral; as, Lavoisier's theory of combustion; Adam Smith's theory of moral sentiments.
(n.)
An exposition of the general or abstract principles of any science; as, the theory of music.
(n.)
A doctrine, or scheme of things, which terminates in speculation or contemplation, without a view to practice; hypothesis; speculation.
| WordNet 2.0 |
theory
Noun
1. 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; "theories can incorporate facts and laws and tested hypotheses"; "true in fact and theory"
(hypernym) explanation
(hyponym) reductionism
(part-meronym) law, law of nature
2. a tentative theory about the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena; "a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory"; "he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices"
(synonym) hypothesis, possibility
(hypernym) concept, conception, construct
(hyponym) model, theoretical account, framework
(derivation) speculate, theorize, theorise, conjecture, hypothesize, hypothesise, hypothecate, suppose
3. a belief that can guide behavior; "the architect has a theory that more is less"; "they killed him on the theory that dead men tell no tales"
(hypernym) belief
(hyponym) patchwork, hodgepodge, jumble
(derivation) speculate, theorize, theorise, conjecture, hypothesize, hypothesise, hypothecate, suppose
Noun
1. 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; "theories can incorporate facts and laws and tested hypotheses"; "true in fact and theory"
(hypernym) explanation
(hyponym) reductionism
(part-meronym) law, law of nature
2. a tentative theory about the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena; "a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory"; "he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices"
(synonym) hypothesis, possibility
(hypernym) concept, conception, construct
(hyponym) model, theoretical account, framework
(derivation) speculate, theorize, theorise, conjecture, hypothesize, hypothesise, hypothecate, suppose
3. a belief that can guide behavior; "the architect has a theory that more is less"; "they killed him on the theory that dead men tell no tales"
(hypernym) belief
(hyponym) patchwork, hodgepodge, jumble
(derivation) speculate, theorize, theorise, conjecture, hypothesize, hypothesise, hypothecate, suppose
| hEnglish - advanced version |
theory
theory
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newtonian theory of light
proof theory
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transmission theory
arrhenius theory of dissociation
electro-magnetic theory of light
dingdong theory
kinetic theory of heat
theory of inheritance
cellular theory
theory of equations
theory of relativity
theory of gravitation
game theory
zermelo set theory
political theory
wave theory of light
domain theory
dynamical theory of heat
quantum theory
theory of evolution
quantum field theory
wave theory
gravitational theory
development theory
theory of games
binary theory
theory of dissociation
information theory
theory of gravity
undulatory theory
atomic theory
set theory
kinetic theory
theory or hypothesis
zermelo fränkel set theory
theory of organic evolution
theory of chances
theory of indicators
unitary theory
complete theory
cell theory
theory of preformation
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theory
of chances,..
see chance
similar words(61)
in theory
newtonian theory of light
proof theory
computability theory
transmission theory
arrhenius theory of dissociation
electro-magnetic theory of light
dingdong theory
kinetic theory of heat
theory of inheritance
cellular theory
theory of equations
theory of relativity
theory of gravitation
game theory
zermelo set theory
political theory
wave theory of light
domain theory
dynamical theory of heat
quantum theory
theory of evolution
quantum field theory
wave theory
gravitational theory
development theory
theory of games
binary theory
theory of dissociation
information theory
theory of gravity
undulatory theory
atomic theory
set theory
kinetic theory
theory or hypothesis
zermelo fränkel set theory
theory of organic evolution
theory of chances
theory of indicators
unitary theory
complete theory
cell theory
theory of preformation
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theory of electrolytic dissociation
vortex theory
wave-line theory
kinetic theory of gases
array theory
fermentation theory of disease
neptunian theory
axiomatic set theory
corpuscular theory
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recursion theory
plutonic theory
theory-based
emission theory
glacier theory
relativity theory
germ theory
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
theory
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teoric f.
Theory&tl= Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Theory
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Theory&tl= Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Physical Geography Terms and Meanings |
Theory
Proposed explanation for the causal mechanisms responsible for a phenomenon or a set of facts. Also see hypothesis.
Proposed explanation for the causal mechanisms responsible for a phenomenon or a set of facts. Also see hypothesis.
| General Chemistry Glossary |
theory (theories)
Compare with hypothesis .Theories are well-established explanations for experimental data. To become established, the theory must experimentally tested by many different investigators. Theories usually can not be proven; a single contrary experiment can disprove a theory.
Compare with hypothesis .Theories are well-established explanations for experimental data. To become established, the theory must experimentally tested by many different investigators. Theories usually can not be proven; a single contrary experiment can disprove a theory.
| Web Dictionary of Cybernetics and Systems |
Theory
An imaginative formulation of apparent relationships or underlying principles of certain observed phenomena. It may have been verified to some extent, or it may be pure hypothesis or conjecture. (Iberall)
An imaginative formulation of apparent relationships or underlying principles of certain observed phenomena. It may have been verified to some extent, or it may be pure hypothesis or conjecture. (Iberall)
Theory&tl= Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Social Work in Canada |
Theory
A concept that attempts to explain the relationships between events and that may be used to predict or control those events.
A concept that attempts to explain the relationships between events and that may be used to predict or control those events.
Theory&tl= Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of Chess Terms |
Theory
Known and played variations and positions in any phase of the game. Opening theory is also known as the "book."
Known and played variations and positions in any phase of the game. Opening theory is also known as the "book."
Theory&tl= Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| The Glossary of the American Council on Science and Health |
theory
In the scientific domain, a well substantiated, comprehensive, predictive explanation, generally approved in the scientific community, but not final, of a phenomenon or set of data.
In the scientific domain, a well substantiated, comprehensive, predictive explanation, generally approved in the scientific community, but not final, of a phenomenon or set of data.
| Glossary of Sociology |
THEORY
Summary statements of general principles which explain regularly observed events.
Summary statements of general principles which explain regularly observed events.
Theory&tl= Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Theory
The word theory has a number of distinct meanings in different fields of knowledge, depending on their methodologies and the context of discussion.
In common usage, people often use the word theory to signify a conjecture, an opinion, or a speculation. In this usage, a theory is not necessarily based on facts; in other words, it is not required to be consistent with true descriptions of reality. True descriptions of reality are more reflectively understood as statements which would be true independently of what people think about them. In this usage, the word is synonymous with hypothesis. This common usage of theory leads to the common but misguided statement "It's not a fact, it's only a theory."
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