Thesis - English meaning

noun

An exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.

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I've had an argument with my father

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A disagreement, or the process of disagreeing

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The children had an argument about/over what game to play., he got into an argument with jeff in th…

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A reason or reasons why you support or oppose an idea or suggestion, or the process of explaining these reasons

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Now that we've heard all the arguments for and against the proposal, let's vote on it., [ + that ] …

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…

noun

An acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof.

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His belief in extraterrestrial life

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The feeling of being certain that something exists or is true

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[ c ] philosophical beliefs, [ c ] he made no secret of his belief that she was guilty., [ u ] i ha…

noun

Something that you believe

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All religious and political beliefs should be respected equally., [ + that ] it is my (firm) belief…

noun

The nature of something's ingredients or constituents; the way in which a whole or mixture is made up.

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The social composition of villages

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Something that a person has created or written, esp. a text, a work of art, or a piece of music, or the act of creating or writing something

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[ c ] a composition for piano and flute, [ c ] in school we had to write a composition (= short pie…

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The way in which the parts of something are arranged

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The composition of sth the company said it plans to change the composition of its board of director…

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Heated disagreement.

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The captured territory was the main area of contention between the two countries

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Disagreement resulting from opposing arguments

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Their refusal to sign the treaty remains a source of contention between the two countries., [ + tha…

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The disagreement that results from opposing arguments

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There's a lot of contention about that issue - for every person firmly in favour, there's someone f…

noun

A long or elaborate essay or discussion on a particular subject.

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Nothing can kill a radio show quicker than a disquisition on intertextual analysis

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A long and detailed explanation of a particular subject

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A long essay on a particular subject, especially one written for a university degree or diploma.

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A dissertation on the novels of the brontë sisters

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A long piece of writing on a particular subject, esp. one that is done for a ph.d. (= high university degree)

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A long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done in order to receive a degree at college or university

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Dissertation on ann did her dissertation on baudelaire.

noun

A short piece of writing on a particular subject.

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Apart from the novels, sundara ramaswamy has written several short stories and essays on literary c…

verb

Attempt or try.

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Donald essayed a smile

noun

A short piece of writing on a particular subject, often expressing personal views

noun

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…

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A thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action.

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The idea of linking pay to performance has caught on

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A suggestion or plan for doing something

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Have an idea i've had an idea - why don't we go to the coast?, good idea "let's go swimming." "that…

noun

An understanding, thought, or picture in your mind

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Have any idea of do you have any idea of what he looks like?, give someone an idea of something can…

noun

A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or an aspect of it.

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They are publishing a series of monographs on music in late medieval and renaissance cities

verb

Write a monograph on; treat in a monograph.

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Meissner first monographed the plant in 1826

noun

A long article or a short book on a particular subject

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A monograph on beethoven's symphonies

noun

A conception of or belief about something.

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Children have different notions about the roles of their parents

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A belief or idea

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Nast helped form the american notion of santa claus.

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A view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

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That, in my opinion, is right

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The ideas that a person or a group of people have about something or someone, which are based mainly on their feelings and beliefs, or a single idea of this type

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[ c ] when you're a teenager you've got strong opinions on/about everything., [ c ] mcguinness was …

noun

A thought or belief about something or someone

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An opinion on sth what's your opinion on britain joining the euro?, have/hold an opinion she has st…

noun

Material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing, drawing, or printing on, or as wrapping material.

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A sheet of paper

verb

Apply wallpaper to (a wall or room).

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The walls were papered in a regency stripe

noun

A thin, flat material made from crushed wood or cloth used esp. for writing and printing on and in packaging

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[ u ] a piece/sheet of paper, [ u ] a paper bag/towel, [ u ] paper cups/napkins/plates, let's put s…

noun

A suggestion or assumption of the existence, fact, or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.

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Discrepancies between empirical findings and theoretical postulations

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A previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion.

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If the premise is true, then the conclusion must be true

verb

Base an argument, theory, or undertaking on.

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The reforms were premised on our findings

noun

An idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability.

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Underlying presumptions about human nature

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A belief that something is true because it is likely, although not certain

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There is no scientific evidence to support such presumptions., what presumption, to assume that i’d…

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The fact of believing that something is true without having any proof

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Every defendant is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless they are proven guilty., presump…

noun

A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration by others.

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A set of proposals for a major new high-speed rail link

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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.

noun

The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books.

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The study of english

verb

Devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books.

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I studied classics at college

verb

Applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject

noun

A person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with.

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I've said all there is to be said on the subject

adjective

Likely or prone to be affected by (a particular condition or occurrence, typically an unwelcome or unpleasant one).

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He was subject to bouts of manic depression

adverb

Conditionally upon.

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Subject to the ec's agreement, we intend to set up an enterprise zone in the area

noun

A belief held without proof or certain knowledge; an assumption or hypothesis.

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They were working on the supposition that his death was murder

noun

An idea that something may be true, although it is not certain

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[ + that clause ] the investment was based on the supposition that there was adequate demand for a …

verb

Suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.

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He surmised that something must be wrong

noun

A supposition that something may be true, even though there is no evidence to confirm it.

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Charles was glad to have his surmise confirmed

verb

To decide that something is true without having complete information or proof

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[ + (that) clause ] i quickly surmised (that) my dinner companion was something of a bore.

noun

The subject of a talk, piece of writing, exhibition, etc.; a topic.

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The theme of the sermon was reverence

verb

Give a particular theme or setting to (a leisure venue, event, etc.).

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The amusement park will be themed as a caribbean pirate stronghold

noun

The topic of discussion or writing

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The theme of the conference was the changing role of women in modern society.

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A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.

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Darwin's theory of evolution

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A matter dealt with in a text, discourse, or conversation; a subject.

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Sleep deprivation became a frequent topic of conversation

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A written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject.

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His treatise on scottish political theory

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A formal piece of writing that deals with a particular subject

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A medical treatise

noun

The ability to see something or to be seen from a particular place.

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The end of the tunnel came into view

verb

Look at or inspect.

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The public can view the famous hall with its unique staircase

noun

What you can see from a particular place, or the ability to see from a particular place

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[ u ] she turned a corner and disappeared from view., [ c ] our room had spectacular views of the m…