hypothesis vs Theory
As part of a discussion on the fediverse it was suggested I offer an explanation as to the difference between hypothesis and theory.
So I looked this up on Cambridge Dictionary
And found the following. I am linking to the full page here too.
hypothesis link noun [ C ]
an idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proved:
theory Link noun [ C or U ]
a formal statement of the rules on which a subject of study is based or of ideas that are suggested to explain a fact or event or, more generally, an opinion or explanation:
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