Meaning & use
Hypothesised
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Formed a hypothesis about something; proposed an explanation as a starting point for further investigation (British spelling of 'hypothesized').
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Researchers hypothesised that the decline in bee populations was linked to pesticide use.
She hypothesised a connection between sleep quality and memory retention.
A note on using this word
This is the British/Commonwealth spelling; American English uses 'hypothesized' with a 'z' instead of an 's.'
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