Definition of Hypothesize

to come up with an educated guess based on prior knowledge or statistics

Examples of Hypothesize in a sentence

Scientists hypothesize that the Big Bang Theory was not actually caused by a giant meteor but ozone depletion.  🔊

Physicists and oceanographers alike hypothesize that the Bermuda Triangle disappearances were not caused by a ripple in time but more likely dangerous weather conditions.  🔊

Members of the Center of Disease Control hypothesize that if there was another cholera outbreak more than half of the population would die.  🔊

Marine biologists hypothesize that the coral reef will completely decay and die within a few years if people keep polluting.  🔊

The English teachers hypothesize that more than half of their students will get high SAT scores on the essay portion based on their class work.  🔊

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