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1 —used to say what should happen or be true if a theory is correct In theory, the reading skills of the students should improve.
2 —used to say that something seems to be true or possible as an idea but may not actually be true or possible I agree with you in theory, but realistically I don't think we have the time to do that.
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: a plausible or scientifically acceptable general principle or body of principles offered to explain phenomena
: a belief, policy, or procedure proposed or followed as the basis of action
: a hypothesis assumed for the sake of argument or investigation
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