the·o·ri·za·tion
variants
also British theorisation
ˌthēərə̇ˈzāshən
plural -s
: an act or product of theorizing : formation of a theory : speculation
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Many scientists have theorized about the possibility of life on other planets.
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One answer is the Rare Earth hypothesis, which theorizes that our planet really is special.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
Gavin theorizes that maybe everything is a little too nice, a little too boring, and Kenny wants some more passion in his relationship.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 June 2026
These researchers theorize that black holes can also form at much more diminutive sizes that do not require the existence and death of massive stars or prior pairs of black holes.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 June 2026
As of now, Swifties theorize that the singer’s childhood best friend, Abigail Anderson Berard, will be the maid—actually matron—of honor.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 10 June 2026
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“Theorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theorize. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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theorize
verb
the·o·rize
ˈthē-ə-ˌrīz 
theorized; theorizing
: to form a theory : speculate
theorizer
noun
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