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positing

/ˈpɒzɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does positing mean?

verb

The act of putting forward or stating something as a fact or theory, especially in a confident or assertive manner. The act of assuming or taking something to be true or real.

Example

"The scientist's positing of a new theory sparked a heated debate among her colleagues."

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