Meaning of the word thesis in English

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thesis

US /ˈθiː.sɪs/
UK /ˈθiː.sɪs/
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Noun

1.

a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.

Example:
Her main thesis was that the economic crisis was caused by deregulation.
He presented a compelling thesis on the future of artificial intelligence.
2.

a long essay or dissertation involving personal research, written by a candidate for a university degree.

Example:
She spent a year writing her doctoral thesis.
His master's thesis focused on renewable energy sources.
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