The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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"When we get the sample back, we'll be able to look in detail at its chemistry and its mineral composition - and the two hypotheses will produce very distinct results," said Sara Russell.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
They use it to brainstorm ideas, find literature, improve writing, refine arguments and test competing hypotheses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
China’s biotech hubs also have a dense network of specialized contract research organizations, or CROs—which are critical for running clinical tests—allowing researchers to quickly transform scientific hypotheses into results.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
But there are several hypotheses, says Dr Alex Gofton, a tick expert who led a recent study into the allergy.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
“Ah. Of course. The point about mathematizing hypotheses was made by Kant. It is one of the programs of the Vienna Circle logical positivists.”
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
