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theorization

 [thee-uh-rahyz, theer-ahyz]   Origin

the·o·rize

   [thee-uh-rahyz, theer-ahyz] verb, -rized, -riz·ing.
verb (used without object)
1.
to form a theory or theories.
verb (used with object)
2.
to form a theory or theories about.

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Also, especially British, the·o·rise.

Origin:
1630–40; < Medieval Latin theōrizāre. See theory, -ize

Related forms
the·o·ri·za·tion, noun
the·o·riz·er, noun
o·ver·the·o·ri·za·tion, noun
o·ver·the·o·rize, verb (used without object), -rized, -riz·ing.
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theorize or theorise (ˈθɪəˌraɪz)
 
—vb
(intr) to produce or use theories; speculate
 
theorise or theorise
 
—vb
 
theori'zation or theorise
 
—n
 
theori'sation or theorise
 
—n
 
'theorizer or theorise
 
—n
 
'theoriser or theorise
 
—n

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theorize
1630s, perhaps a formation in English from theory + -ize.
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