This distinction between theoretical methods and practical applications is crucial because of two reasons.

There he made a successful application of these theoretical methods to forecast erratic market behavior.

He has several theoretical methods, including a machine that would detect the pigment Leonardo used.

Spacing, a science fiction term for a theoretical method of execution by space exposure.

Such an attempt was successful about ten years ago, through the agency of two entirely different theoretical methods of attack.

It covers developments in literature through historical, critical, and theoretical methods.

Section three of the book is on various experimental and theoretical methods used to identify new superconducting materials.

Each "golden age" introduces significant advancements in theoretical and experimental methods.

Spectral interpretation can be successfully assisted with developed theoretical methods.

Not even any theoretical methods for doing so have been proposed, short of an actual physical visit by an astronaut or probe.