postulate

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Postulate' is when you propose a theory or hypothesis to base your ideas or actions on. It's like a cornerstone of your argument that you believe, or want others to believe, is truth.

Examples in Different Contexts

In AI development, 'postulates' help in forming algorithms. An AI engineer might suggest, 'Postulating that each node has equal processing capacity will simplify our neural network design.'

Practice Scenarios

Public-Policy

Scenario:

With the rising trend of remote work, what effect would this have on urban housing policies?

Response:

Postulating a surge in remote work, we might need to rethink urban housing policies to accommodate diverging living preferences.

Business

Scenario:

If consumer preference shifts from cost-effectiveness to sustainability, how would that influence our growth strategy?

Response:

That's an interesting question. If we postulate sustainability as a key preference for consumers, our strategy could focus more on environmentally friendly practices.