Approaches vs. Theories
Difference Between Approaches and Theories
Approachesverb
To come near or nearer, as in space or time
Spring approaches.Theoriesnoun
A set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, especially one that has been repeatedly tested or is widely accepted and can be used to make predictions about natural phenomena.
Approachesverb
(Sports) To make an approach, as in golf.
Theoriesnoun
The branch of a science or art consisting of its explanatory statements, accepted principles, and methods of analysis, as opposed to practice
a fine musician who had never studied theory.Approachesverb
To come or go near or nearer to
approached the tunnel.Theoriesnoun
A set of theorems that constitute a systematic view of a branch of mathematics.
Approachesverb
To come close to, as in appearance, quality, or condition; approximate
The performance approaches perfection.Theoriesnoun
Abstract reasoning; speculation
a decision based on experience rather than theory.Approachesverb
To make a proposal or overtures to with a specific end in view
approached the administration for a raise.Theoriesnoun
A belief or principle that guides action or assists comprehension or judgment
staked out the house on the theory that criminals usually return to the scene of the crime.Approachesverb
To begin to deal with or work on
approached the task with dread.approached the issue from a historical perspective.Theoriesnoun
An assumption based on limited information or knowledge; a conjecture.
Approachesnoun
The act of approaching
the approach of night.Approachesnoun
A fairly close resemblance; an approximation.
Approachesnoun
A way or means of reaching something; an access
an approach to the bridge.Approachesnoun
The method used in dealing with or accomplishing
a logical approach to the problem.Approachesnoun
An advance or overture made by one person to another.
Approachesnoun
The golf stroke following the drive from the tee with which a player tries to get the ball onto the putting green.
Approachesnoun
The steps taken prior to executing a competitive maneuver, as by a diver before diving forward from a springboard or by a bowler before delivering the ball.
Approachesnoun
The part of the area behind the foul line in a bowling alley used by a bowler in delivering the ball.
Approachesnoun
Movements to gain favour; advances.
Approachesnoun
(military) The covered roads, trenches, or other works made by besiegers or soldiers in their advances toward a place such as a fortress or military post.
