A good theory is characterized by the fact that it makes a number of predictions that could in principle be disproved or falsified by observation.
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Characterized
/ˈkɛɹəktəɹaɪzd/
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Monetary policy in United States has been characterized by tight credit over the months.
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The Japanese distribution system, characterized by layers of wholesale, is complex and costly.
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He characterized her as lively.
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