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dead reckoning

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Definition of dead reckoning

as in theory

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Recent Examples of dead reckoning The principle is a very old and simple one called dead reckoning – a very basic skill used by tyro sailors and nuclear submarine commanders. — New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2025 But for longitude, navigators had to rely on dead reckoning that was subject to errors. — Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 28 Apr. 2021 There is also straightforward dead reckoning and inertial navigation. — The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 25 Mar. 2021 The vehicle could still work out position updates using rotary encoders attached to its wheels—following a general strategy that sailors used for centuries, called dead reckoning. — Shaoshan Liu, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Feb. 2020

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Noun

Los Angeles County prosecutors charged Jason Melara, Taylor and Johnson not only with his murder, but also the killing of Mario Melara under the theory that his death was provoked by the armed robbery of Aguilar.

— Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
In another discrepancy, Crump said that a witness reported Wells had planned to leave on the boat with his friends, contradicting the sheriff's theory.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026

Definition of theory

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Prada’s show reignited online speculation about the return of skinny silhouettes, showcasing an array of colorful leather and denim pants.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers, renowned for their relentless pursuit of championships, faced intense trade speculation last year concerning third baseman Max Muncy.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of speculation

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With that in mind, let’s run through some of those hypotheticals that Zito will be facing — and has been facing — as free agency looms.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 June 2026
And in desperate times, people don’t tend to think in hypotheticals or a decade out.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2026

Definition of hypothetical

Noun

Eric recalled flying to Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1995 to help Grant with his Princeton thesis.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
The main crux of his thesis depends on the open primaries where independent voters could swing elections, not closed Democratic primaries.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 6 July 2026

Definition of thesis

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