the·o·ry (th-r, thîr)
n., pl. the·o·ries.
1. Systematically organized knowledge applicable in a relatively wide variety of circumstances, especially a system of assumptions, accepted principles, and rules of procedure devised to analyze, predict, or otherwise explain the nature or behavior of a specified set of phenomena.
2. Such knowledge or such a system.
3. Abstract reasoning; speculation.
4. A belief that guides action or assists comprehension or judgment: rose early, on the theory that morning efforts are best; the modern architectural theory that less is more.
5. An assumption based on limited information or knowledge; a conjecture.
Just sticking up for Max. I think he number 5 would fit in best
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