Hypothesizes

Pronunciation: /haɪˈpɑθəˌsaɪzɪz/

Hypothesizes (verb)

  1. to suggest an explanation that may be true, based on limited evidence, and that can be tested later.
  2. to say what you think might be happening, without having full proof yet.

Examples

  • She hypothesizes that the delay comes from a software update.
  • They hypothesize that the noise comes from loose parts in the machine.