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thought experiment

noun
 
/ˈθɔːt ɪksperɪmənt/
 
/ˈθɔːt ɪksperɪmənt/
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  1. a mental assessment of the possible effects or results of a theory
    • Einstein is known for his thought experiments, which often start with one question: ‘What if …?’
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