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Recent Examples of theorem The theorem offers an equation for how much data can be sent across a communications channel in the presence of noise. Bob Pearson, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 Math lessons sometimes include the Pythagorean theorem with its A squared plus B squared equals C squared to help calculate angles for roofing, as well as volume and surface areas. Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025 Not only do abelian surfaces show up in real life — the real life of a mathematician, that is — but proving a modularity theorem about them would open new mathematical doors. Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 2 June 2025 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. Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for theorem
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Noun
  • These are just theories whereas the temperature modification can actually be measured.
    Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Cooper Neill/Getty Images What To Know Swift's fans have been buzzing with excitement and theories following the pop superstar's announcement earlier this week, but one theory in particular is gaining ground with her fan base.
    Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Editor's Note: This story was written under advisement of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, where the author conducted this reporting in completion of his Master of Arts thesis.
    Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
  • All contribute to a convincing business vision and clear investment thesis that internal and external stakeholders can understand and convey.
    Noah Barsky, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025

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