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an idea or statement that can be proved from other ideas or statements
Her theorem was based on years studying the laws of physics.
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Recent Examples of theorem
But in 1939, Markus Fierz proved that both are consequences of the mathematical structure of quantum theory, a connection now known as the spin-statistics theorem.
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Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 23 June 2025
Meanwhile, Müller was also busy rethinking the DHR theorems.
—Shalma Wegsman, Wired News, 25 May 2025
But as of late, that theorem has gone all out of whack.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Based on Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle and the quantum no-cloning theorem, QKD systems theoretically enable unbreakable security.
—Vibhu Sharma, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 23 June 2025
Meanwhile, Müller was also busy rethinking the DHR theorems.
—Shalma Wegsman, Wired News, 25 May 2025
But as of late, that theorem has gone all out of whack.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Based on Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle and the quantum no-cloning theorem, QKD systems theoretically enable unbreakable security.
—Vibhu Sharma, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theorem
Noun
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But Margulis took her theory further; in her view, symbiosis was the driving force of evolution, and many entities were likely composites.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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But they have long been stuck between theory and the promise of commercialization in the next five to 10 years.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
22 July 2025
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In an interview with Fortune Intelligence, Turchin said this theory makes sense and fits with his thesis when presented with the similarities.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 July 2025
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His thesis was that a network of sensors designed to capture rich and relevant micro-climate data could be used to provide live information that would empower responders to make the best timely decisions during a crisis.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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