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1
an idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate
- put forth the thesis that the electronic media's coverage of politics trivializes the workings of our democracy
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an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation
- it is not clear how the arguments you make actually support your thesis
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“Thesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thesis. Accessed 17 Jan. 2022.
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The first known use of thesis was in the 14th century
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