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Students hypothesize before they begin the experiment.
What does Hypothesize mean?
Hypothesize means to suggest a testable explanation.
Dictionary definition
To hypothesize means to suggest a possible explanation that can be tested or explored.
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Our group used evidence to hypothesize why the plant grew faster near the window.
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Scientists hypothesize carefully, then test their ideas with observations and results.
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What does hypothesize mean?
Hypothesize means forming a possible explanation that can be tested.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to hypothesize?
To hypothesize is to propose a possible explanation.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses hypothesize correctly?
Hypothesize fits a sentence about making a testable science idea.
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MeaningHypothesize means to suggest a testable explanation.
ExampleExample: Students hypothesize before they begin the experiment.
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- hy · pah · thuh · syze
- Strongest beat
- pah
- Ending
- syze
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pah.
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hypothesize
verb
hypothesized
Suggested a testable explanation in the past.
verb
hypothesizing
Suggesting a possible explanation.
noun
hypothesis
A testable possible explanation.
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