theoretically

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Stephen gazed blankly into space as if unconscious of her words Oughtn't she Er--theoretically, Miss O'Shaughnessy, she ought Very well, then.

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  1. In a theoretic manner; in or by theory; from a theoretical point of view; speculatively: opposed to practically.

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  • Even if it can get just a small percentage of people to correct the algorithm, that data theoretically could be applied to other people with similar browsing patterns. —  TechCrunch
  • They have picked D-T fusion as it has one of the lowest starting temperatures and theoretically should be the easiest ..
  • [The author of the book Shalit's reviewing] next makes the preposterous claim that the dating era "left many students sitting at home while ... the hookup scene promotes a form of interaction where at least theoretically, anyone can join the party." —  Phi Beta Cons
  • Rep. Mel Watt, D-N. C, said on Tuesday that he was concerned about such broadened power going to a "political appointee as opposed to somebody who is not subject to political pressures -- theoretically, at least, Chairman Bernanke and the Fed is not subject to those -- the politics of the day." —  Business and financial news - CNNMoney.com
  • Okay, but Wachovia theoretically is a pretty big bank obviously, so it's a solid piece of business, is that fair to say? —  SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page
 

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