Meaning of the word "string theory" in English

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string theory

US /strɪŋ ˈθiː.ri/
UK /strɪŋ ˈθiː.ri/
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Noun

1.

a theoretical framework in physics in which the point-like particles of particle physics are replaced by one-dimensional objects called strings

Example:
Many physicists are exploring string theory as a potential 'theory of everything'.
Understanding string theory requires advanced knowledge of mathematics and physics.
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