transcription, транскрипция: [ haɪˈpɔθɪsɪs ]
n. (pl. hypotheses) 1 a proposition made as a basis for reasoning, without the assumption of its truth. 2 a supposition made as a starting-point for further investigation from known facts (cf. THEORY). 3 a groundless assumption. [LL f. Gk hupothesis foundation (as HYPO-, THESIS)]