in theory

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1
used to say what should happen or be true if a theory is correct
In theory, the reading skills of the students should improve.
2
used to say that something seems to be true or possible as an idea but may not actually be true or possible
I agree with you in theory, but realistically I don't think we have the time to do that.

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Learn in practice, not in theory One thing is abundantly clear: employees want upskilling. Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 The Infinite Monkey Theorem hypothesizes that, given a typewriter and an infinite amount of time, a monkey could in theory produce the full works of William Shakespeare. David Hodari, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024 Integrating pharmacists more tightly with clinical prescribing should, in theory, cut costs and improve outcomes — but the formula has proved tricky, Van Antwerp says. Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024 Choosing these moves seems like the obvious choice, in theory, but boss fights require careful assessment before committing to any strategy. Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in theory 

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“In theory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20theory. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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