dead reckonings

noun

Definition of dead reckoningsnext
plural of dead reckoning
as in speculations

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  1. theories
  2. hypotheses
  3. guesswork
Noun
  • Previous theories about the eruption indicated its source was much closer to the equator, and the Babuyan Claro volcano in the Philippines had been considered a leading candidate.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Reddit users have flocked to the comments section to offer their advice and theories.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of theories
Noun
  • Some hypotheses suggest the site served as a ceremonial or religious center, possibly involving funerary rituals, as evidenced by nearby Neolithic burials.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The Benefit of a Bald Body Over the years, several hypotheses have been proposed.
    Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of hypotheses
Noun
  • This takes the guesswork out of stepping down in weight during an exercise to max out your muscle capacity.
    Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The best makeup brush sets take the guesswork out of building out your arsenal of tools.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of guesswork
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