Definitions

1. verb

to propose or formulate a theory about something, especially on the basis of incomplete evidence

“She tried to theorize the cause of the mysterious occurrence, but was unable to come to a conclusion.”

2. verb, transitive

to interpret or understand something in terms of a theory or hypothesis

“He theorized the artist’s intentions behind the abstract sculpture, but his interpretation was not universally accepted.”

3. verb, intransitive

to speculate or make guesses about something

“The detective began to theorize about the suspect’s alibi, but the case remained unsolved.”

4. noun

the act or process of forming a theory

“The scientist’s theorization of the new concept was groundbreaking and sparked a lot of interest in the field.”