theoretical mechanism

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meaningsoftheoreticalandmechanism

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theoretical
adjective
uk
/θɪəˈret.ɪ.kəl/us
/ˌθiː.əˈret̬.kəl/
based on the ideas that relate to a subject, not the practical uses of ...
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mechanism
noun[C]
uk
/ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/us
/ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/
a part of a machine, or a set of parts that ...
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The present target article is simply intended to cover only onetheoreticalmechanismof short-term memory, the capacity limit.
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In sum, although it offers a plausibletheoreticalmechanism, we see no significant empirical support for the direct substitution argument.
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Scarring of the cervix is atheoreticalmechanismof causing trouble conceiving.
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Other scientists disputed the factual basis of thetheoreticalmechanismassumed by this approach.
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Despite careful observation of developing embryos, epigenesis suffered from a lack of atheoreticalmechanismof generation.
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In addition, there are a number of well-understood theoretical mechanisms by which financial development promotes growth.
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Intervention research, theoretical mechanisms, and causal processes related to externalizing behavior patterns.
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Intervention research, theoretical mechanisms, and causal processes related to externalizing behavior problems.
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Smith et al. (1991) have analysed the formation of hairpins extensively, and have proposed two theoretical mechanisms for the formation of multiple hairpins.
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Intervention research, theoretical mechanisms and causal processes related to externalizing behavior patterns.
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Here we briefly review some theoretical mechanisms demonstrating how even permanent and predictable changes in the rate of inflation affect the financial system and, through this channel, long-run real activity.
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A number of theoretical mechanisms described in the guidelines are not currently working.
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Two theoretical mechanisms are postulated: oxidative coupling of two amines via a phenolic radical mechanism or fixation of nitrogen via nitrogenase.
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