thesis

noun

the·sis ˈthē-səs How to pronounce thesis (audio)

British especially for sense 3 ˈthe-sis

plural theses ˈthē-ˌsēz How to pronounce thesis (audio)

: a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view

especially : one written by a candidate for an academic degree

: a proposition to be proved or one advanced without proof : hypothesis

: a position or proposition that a person (such as a candidate for scholastic honors) advances and offers to maintain by argument

a(1)

: the unstressed part of a poetic foot especially in accentual verse

(2)

: the longer part of a poetic foot especially in quantitative verse

: the accented part of a musical measure : downbeat compare arsis

: the first and least adequate stage of dialectic compare synthesis

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In high school, college, or graduate school, students often have to write a thesis on a topic in their major field of study. In many fields, a final thesis is the biggest challenge involved in getting a master's degree, and the same is true for students studying for a Ph.D. (a Ph.D. thesis is often called a dissertation). But a thesis may also be an idea; so in the course of the paper the student may put forth several theses (notice the plural form) and attempt to prove them.

Example Sentences

She wrote her thesis on Renaissance Nativity scenes. a master's thesis on the effects of global warming New evidence supports his thesis. We disagreed with the basic thesis of the report. The book's central thesis is that propaganda influences the masses in important ways.

Recent Examples on the Web Slamming home this anti-corporate thesis is the film’s gleamingly sinister look.

Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2022 Whether this thesis proves pessimistic or just realistic, one way manufacturers can tilt the scales in their favor is by finding more direct paths to car buyers.

Stephen Wilmot, WSJ, 30 Apr. 2022 This thesis is a jumble of strands; some too partisan and silly to mention here, but some that raise serious points.

David Meyer, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2022 This thesis is crystallized in a scene where Novak explains her first failed attempt at performing the act.

New York Times, 12 Oct. 2021 This weekend provided ample opportunity for Harrington and his fellow teammates to test that thesis.

Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2021 Carl Sagan, addressing this issue in 1979, urged against adopting this thesis of despair.

Steven Levy, Wired, 30 July 2021 That thesis is far from conclusive; no significant new evidence has emerged to support it, and the pandemic’s origins may never be definitively known.

Author: Annie Linskey, Shane Harris, David Willman, Anchorage Daily News, 28 May 2021 The problem with that thesis is that the number of Americans favoring bigger government has been steadily rising since 2010.

Samuel Gregg, National Review, 24 May 2021 See More

单词	theses
释义	thesis noun the·sis ˈthē-səs British especially for sense 3 ˈthe-sis plural theses ˈthē-ˌsēz 1 : a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view especially : one written by a candidate for an academic degree 2 a : a proposition to be proved or one advanced without proof : hypothesis b : a position or proposition that a person (such as a candidate for scholastic honors) advances and offers to maintain by argument 3 a(1) : the unstressed part of a poetic foot especially in accentual verse (2) : the longer part of a poetic foot especially in quantitative verse b : the accented part of a musical measure : downbeat compare arsis 4 : the first and least adequate stage of dialectic compare synthesis Did you know? In high school, college, or graduate school, students often have to write a thesis on a topic in their major field of study. In many fields, a final thesis is the biggest challenge involved in getting a master's degree, and the same is true for students studying for a Ph.D. (a Ph.D. thesis is often called a dissertation). But a thesis may also be an idea; so in the course of the paper the student may put forth several theses (notice the plural form) and attempt to prove them. Synonyms argument assertion contention See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She wrote her thesis on Renaissance Nativity scenes. a master's thesis on the effects of global warming New evidence supports his thesis. We disagreed with the basic thesis of the report. The book's central thesis is that propaganda influences the masses in important ways. Recent Examples on the Web Slamming home this anti-corporate thesis is the film’s gleamingly sinister look. Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2022 Whether this thesis proves pessimistic or just realistic, one way manufacturers can tilt the scales in their favor is by finding more direct paths to car buyers. Stephen Wilmot, WSJ, 30 Apr. 2022 This thesis is a jumble of strands; some too partisan and silly to mention here, but some that raise serious points. David Meyer, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2022 This thesis is crystallized in a scene where Novak explains her first failed attempt at performing the act. New York Times, 12 Oct. 2021 This weekend provided ample opportunity for Harrington and his fellow teammates to test that thesis. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2021 Carl Sagan, addressing this issue in 1979, urged against adopting this thesis of despair. Steven Levy, Wired, 30 July 2021 That thesis is far from conclusive; no significant new evidence has emerged to support it, and the pandemic’s origins may never be definitively known. Author: Annie Linskey, Shane Harris, David Willman, Anchorage Daily News, 28 May 2021 The problem with that thesis is that the number of Americans favoring bigger government has been steadily rising since 2010. Samuel Gregg, National Review, 24 May 2021 See More Word History Etymology in sense 3, Middle English, lowering of the voice, from Late Latin & Greek; Late Latin, from Greek, downbeat, more important part of a foot, literally, act of laying down; in other senses, Latin, from Greek, literally, act of laying down, from tithenai to put, lay down — more at do First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a(1) Kids Definition thesis noun the·sis ˈthē-səs plural theses -ˌsēz 1 : a statement that a person wants to discuss or prove 2 : an essay presenting results of original research theses noun plural of thesis 1 as in arguments 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 Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance arguments contentions assertions hypotheses theories assumptions proposals guesses propositions speculations hunches conjectures reasons explanations positions presuppositions cases rationales stands surmises suppositions 2 as in hypotheses 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 Synonyms & Similar Words hypotheses theories premises propositions assumptions proposals suggestions guesses theorems notions feelings presumptions suppositions impressions presuppositions inferences generalizations conjectures speculations concepts premisses hunches suspicions constructs abstractions surmises conceptions concessions inklings guesswork proffers Antonyms & Near Antonyms facts knowledges assurances certainties
随便看	recommitment recommitments recommits recommittal recommittals recommitted recommitting recommunicate recompacted recompacting recompacts recompare recomparison recompence recompensable recompensation recompense recompensed recompenser recompenses recompensing recompensive recompete recompilation recompilations

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