in theory


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Adv.1.in theory - with regard to fundamentals although not concerning details; "in principle, we agree"
in essence, in principle
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In theory, being able to hold equities in a low rate environment is advantageous, but not all low rate environments are the same, Doire said.
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"We basically have created an incredibly powerful network where in theory, anything can be connected to anything else," he said.
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In theory, a software bug has the same restrictions.
Stroke of genius. (Citings)
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