brain waves

noun

Definition of brain wavesnext
plural of brain wave
as in theories

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  1. theories
  2. hypotheses
  3. convictions
  4. observations
  5. assumptions
  6. inspirations
  7. perceptions
  8. beliefs
Noun
  • Reddit users have flocked to the comments section to offer their advice and theories.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Abundant theories are floating here and there.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of theories
Noun
  • The Benefit of a Bald Body Over the years, several hypotheses have been proposed.
    Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Some hypotheses suggest the site served as a ceremonial or religious center, possibly involving funerary rituals, as evidenced by nearby Neolithic burials.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of hypotheses
Noun
  • Defendants also can join the program as an alternative to paying fines as the result of convictions within the district court.
    Campbell Roper, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Prior to its passage, theft of items worth $950 or less was a misdemeanor, but Prop 36 will make the offense into a felon if the person has two or more prior convictions for certain crimes, according to the California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of convictions
Noun
  • Ten postgame observations • Crosby’s point-per-game streak is one of the great marks in hockey history.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The video above shows observations from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA).
    Ryan French, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of observations
Noun
  • And this is not even factoring in inevitable federal and state cuts that will have an outsized impact on our income and property tax assumptions.
    Tom Quirk, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
  • These faulty assumptions can lead to frustration and disengagement when reality does not meet their expectations, ultimately affecting their work ethic and job performance.
    Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of assumptions
Noun
  • While on the podcast, Eggers talked about studying the origins of the script, its inspirations, and Albin Grau — the practicing Occultist who was the 1922 film’s production designer and producer.
    Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Robots still aren’t great at replicating complex and fluid face muscle interactions at speeds comparable to their biological inspirations.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of inspirations
Noun
  • Additionally, research published in Perception suggests that perceptions of physical attractiveness can vary seasonally, with participants rating certain traits differently in winter as compared to summer.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • This bias underscores the need for a critical analysis of how societal perceptions and media representations can unintentionally romanticize or normalize the actions of charismatic criminals.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of perceptions
Noun
  • These systems understand and interpret human emotions, beliefs, and intentions, enabling richer interactions.
    Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Attitudes and not beliefs There are limitations to what the team at APPC has concluded.
    Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of beliefs
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