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How to pronounce theory
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What does theory mean?
nounA description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate.
“As they encrease the hatred of vice in some, so doe they enlarge the theory of wickednesse in all.”
A coherent statement or set of ideas that explains observed facts or phenomena and correctly predicts new facts or phenomena not previously observed, or which sets out the laws and principles of somet
“In its most proper acceptation, theory means the completed result of philosophical induction from experience.”
The underlying principles or methods of a given technical skill, art etc., as opposed to its practice.
“Lopukhov wrote a number of books and articles on ballet theory, as well as his memoirs.”
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