hypothesize

hypothesize
hypothesizer, n.
/huy poth"euh suyz', hi-/, v., hypothesized, hypothesizing.
v.i.
1. to form a hypothesis.
v.t.
2. to assume by hypothesis.
Also, hypothecate; esp. Brit., hypothesise.
[1730-40; HYPOTHES(IS) + -IZE]

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