In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But, in practice, there is. From LearnThat.org. [Jan van de Snepscheut]
A scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
He proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The architect has a theory that more is less. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
They killed him on the theory that dead men tell no tales. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
True in fact and theory. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
It is also a theory and when people understand how sciences use the term theory, which is more important than facts. From Wordnik.com. [Crimson White RSS] Reference
This in theory is what central banks do with interest rates. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » The Sources of Regulatory Failure] Reference
"Diversity in theory is the enemy of diversity in practice.". From Wordnik.com. [The Price of Progress] Reference
The first duty of doctors, at least in theory, is to their patients. From Wordnik.com. [The Drug Pushers] Reference
NW uses the term theory in a pejorative sense, like it's just an idea. From Wordnik.com. [Planet Atheism] Reference
"It's not bankruptcy, which in theory is a bondholder's nightmare," he said. From Wordnik.com. [Harrisburg Asks State for Relief] Reference
Science, at least in theory, is supposed to test propositions and to verify them. From Wordnik.com. [August « 2007 « L.E. Modesitt, Jr. – The Official Website] Reference
They have but one thing that they can do for man, which, in theory, is to catch mice. From Wordnik.com. [Can Your Cat Do This?] Reference
NCLB, in theory, is a good idea - after all, who can argue with improving test scores?. From Wordnik.com. [February 2004] Reference
Which, in theory, is exactly where philosophy of physics should have a part to play. From Wordnik.com. [Mathematical logic and multiverses] Reference
Advocating suicide in theory is perfectly protected, but urging someone to actually do it is not. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Indictment for Chat Room Posts Urging Particular People to Commit Suicide] Reference
The term theory is occasionally stretched to refer to theoretical speculation that is currently unverifiable. From Wordnik.com. [Here it comes...EuroScopes! - The Panda's Thumb] Reference
The only injury, in theory, is to the kid, if one believes that one invisible man in the sky is better than another. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Judge Vacates TRO Barring Divorced Father From Exposing Child to Religion Other Than the Mother’s] Reference
I'm not for excluding people - legally - from the body politic which in theory is not religious, from the civil ceremony known as -- yes!. From Wordnik.com. [msagara: CA Supreme Court decision] Reference
The falsification of a theory is a victory for science. From Wordnik.com. [Contemporary Mythologies] Reference
This theory is the view of the “common sense” scientist. From Wordnik.com. [Science] Reference
The flaw in this theory is the secondary market for used iPhones. From Wordnik.com. [How eBay Could Disconnect AT] Reference
This theory is about knowledge of something, a distinct fact or skill. From Wordnik.com. [Knowledge] Reference
And that intelligent design, while a "theory", is not a scientific theory?. From Wordnik.com. [Real reality...] Reference
Every genuine test of a theory is an attempt to falsify it, or to refute it. From Wordnik.com. [Attached to Strings] Reference
In scientific usage, a theory is the highest form of scientific understanding. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » ThinkFast AM: June 20, 2006] Reference
It has been mentioned from time to time but the theory is absolutely ridiculous. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - American League East] Reference
Nonetheless, under the NAS's defintion, a "theory" is in the eye of the beholder. From Wordnik.com. [Blogginheads Controversy] Reference
"Inspector Danvers will be delighted – for this theory is a near approach to his own.". From Wordnik.com. [Lady Molly of Scotland Yard] Reference
Yes, in theory, that is what is supposed to happen through the traditional court processes. From Wordnik.com. [Yes, It's Crackdown Time !] Reference
The only problem with this theory is the dual identity of Matthew Abbadon and Phillip Broyles. From Wordnik.com. ['Twas the Night Before Fringemas] Reference
But the theory is among nations, not multinational corporations that have no national allegiance. From Wordnik.com. [The Free Trade Case, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty] Reference
(Based on my own experiences with inanimate objects, I tend to think this theory is the most likely.). From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-01-08] Reference
GERRY LEONE, FORMER MIDDLESEX COUNTY PROSECUTOR: It ` s what I call a theory of half-truths, half-lies. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 10, 2006] Reference
However, the scientific definition of a theory is a little bnit different than the colloquial definition. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Wallace Responds To Cokie Roberts’ Criticism By Joking About Her Watching Kristol Crawl Around In A Dog Collar] Reference
Matt: So would you say it breaks down between gag cartoons and these what you refer to as theory of mind, or character based cartoons?. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Diffee: Bob Mankoff Interview: Part Two] Reference
The researchers themselves, at the end of Ms Huang's article, cleary say that the evidence to support this "theory" is far from conclusive. From Wordnik.com. [Survival of the Weakest?] Reference
This empirical claim became known as the theory of individual selection. From Wordnik.com. [ScienceBlogs Channel : Life Science] Reference
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