Meaning & use
theorizing
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Forming a theory or theories about something; speculating based on available evidence.
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Scientists spent years theorizing about the origins of the universe.
Rather than theorizing endlessly, the team decided to run an experiment.
A note on using this word
Distinguishes an idea still under consideration from an established, tested theory.
Words with a similar meaning
speculatinghypothesizing
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provingconfirming
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