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Definition thesis in British English

thesis noun

[countable] noun
/ˈθiːsɪs/
1

a long piece of writing that is the final part of an advanced university degree

Example

He wrote a doctoral thesis on the works of Carlo Crivelli.

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2

an idea, opinion, or theory that is used to explain something

Example

I don't agree with the central thesis of the article.

Example

Research confirms her thesis that not all women enjoy shopping.

Definition thesis in British English