the·o·ri·za·tion
variants
also British theorisation
ˌthēərə̇ˈzāshən
plural -s
: an act or product of theorizing : formation of a theory : speculation
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Many scientists have theorized about the possibility of life on other planets.
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Verb
Some researchers have theorized that these curious small galaxies could harbor black holes that are buried in thick shrouds of cosmic dust.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 July 2026
Some researchers theorize that increasing brain creatine can protect neurons and improve cognition.
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Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
3 July 2026
Following initial reports last month that the event would be held at Madison Square Garden, some theorized that the choice could be an elaborate smoke screen to divert attention from the couple’s real wedding plans.
—
Jake Offenhartz,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Dodds and the late Donnie Duncan, then Oklahoma’s athletic director, often discussed television happenings in the sport and began theorizing a different path.
—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
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“Theorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theorize. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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theorize
verb
the·o·rize
ˈthē-ə-ˌrīz 
theorized; theorizing
: to form a theory : speculate
theorizer
noun
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