# hypo

/ˈhaɪpoʊ/ (US) · /hˈaɪpəʊ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/hypo
Updated: 2026-06-22

## Definition

a short way of saying 'hypothesis'. You use it in science or business to talk about an idea that you will test to see if it is true.

For teachers: a shortened form of 'hypothesis', referring to a proposed explanation or prediction that can be tested through observation or experimentation.

## Examples

- We need to test our hypo before we start the experiment.
- The marketing team developed a new hypo regarding how social media trends affect consumer spending habits.
- While the initial data supported the hypo, the researchers remained cautious until they could replicate the results across several different demographic groups.

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