Theorem - English meaning

noun

A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.

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They made certain assumptions about the market

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A willingness to accept something as true without question or proof

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[ + that clause ] the plan was based on the assumption that the schedule could be substantially spe…

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Something that you accept as true, although you have no proof

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Make an assumption about sb/sth we tend to make assumptions about our staff's ability based on very…

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The action of deducting or subtracting something.

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The dividend will be paid without deduction of tax

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The process of learning something by considering a general set of facts and thinking about how something specific relates to them

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[ c ] sherlock holmes was famous for making clever deductions., [ c ] new tax regulations would cut…

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The process of taking away an amount or a part of something from a total, or the amount that is taken

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The interest you receive will be paid after deduction of tax., the tax and social security authorit…

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A mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols.

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The formula for the capacitance of a spherical capacitor

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The exact chemical parts that a mixture consists of

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[ c ] the company announced that it was changing its soft-drink formula to make it sweeter., [ c us…

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A standard or accepted way of doing something

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A formula for sth/for doing sth tandy had a simple formula for locating his stores: put them where …

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A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

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His ‘steady state’ hypothesis of the origin of the universe

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An idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proven

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Several hypotheses for global warming have been suggested.

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An idea or explanation for something that may be true but has not yet been completely proved

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Hypothesis that evidence supports their hypothesis that a long-term relationship built on trust and…

verb

Suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.

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His theory postulated a rotatory movement for hurricanes

noun

A thing suggested or assumed as true as the basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.

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Perhaps the postulate of babylonian influence on greek astronomy is incorrect

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A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behaviour or for a chain of reasoning.

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The basic principles of justice

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A statement or assertion that expresses a judgement or opinion.

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The proposition that high taxation is undesirable

verb

Make a suggestion of sex to (someone), especially in an unsubtle way.

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She had been propositioned at the party by a subeditor with bad breath

noun

A suggestion or statement for consideration

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The chairman was advised that it was a risky business proposition.

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One of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity.

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The rules of cricket

verb

Short for australian rules.

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An accepted principle or instruction that states the way things are or should be done, and tells you what you are allowed or are not allowed to do

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The company's chief executive failed to enforce federal workplace rules., if you broke the rule, yo…

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A definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.

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Do you agree with this statement?

verb

Officially assess (a child) as having special educational needs.

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A reassessment of statemented children

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Something that is said, esp. formally and officially

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The candidate made a statement to the press., a fashion statement, they wore the armbands as a poli…

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A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.

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His central thesis is that psychological life is not part of the material world

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A piece of writing involving original study of a subject, esp. for a college or university degree

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A master’s thesis, his thesis was that world war i could have been avoided.