Sentence examples for theory means from inspiring English sources

Here, at the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, working on theory means I'm in a minority.

That yes was not courtroom bluster, but a necessary concession regarding what their theory means.

For another, the warm-glow theory means that philanthropy can be more than a zero-sum game.

The greatest strength of Wikipedia is that its contributors can chose which area they want to write about, which, in theory, means they only produce content where they are most qualified to do so.

I'm not giving anything away by revealing that after 10 pages of overwritten setup, the Paytons win a $41 million verdict, which in theory means $13 million-plus for them and $29 million for their longsuffering client.

Jarrett has argued that this requirement, while virtuous in theory, means that certain disadvantaged communities — represented, for example, by civil rights organizations whose directors happen to be registered lobbyists — will not be heard.

This should in theory mean a better deal for women.

"What does all the theory mean, at the company level?" he asked.

Paying into the public scheme should, in theory, mean that foreigners get something back.

A sickly City should, in theory, mean a sickly business school.

Wouldn't accepting Professor Lessig's theory mean that "the chaos that would ensue would be horrendous?" Justice Stephen G. Breyer asked.