Refutation
/rˌɛfjuˈteɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) An act of refuting or disproving; the disproving of an argument, opinion, testimony, doctrine or theory by argument or countervailing proof; evidence of falseness.
Sentence Examples
The scientist provided a strong refutation of the old theory.
We are waiting for a formal and clear refutation of the claims.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The scientist published a detailed ____ of the claims made in the controversial study.