all the theory vs all the theories

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'All the theory' is used when referring to a specific body of knowledge or principles, while 'all the theories' is used when referring to multiple hypotheses or explanations.

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all the theory

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific body of knowledge or principles.

This phrase is used when talking about a singular body of knowledge or principles, such as 'all the theory behind quantum mechanics.'

Examples:

She studied all the theory before attempting the experiment.
Understanding all the theory is crucial for passing the exam.

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Some complications come up only rarely, and it's as well to stay on top of all the theory.
And then I showed him my arranging, and all the theory that Hannen hammered into me.
All the theories and the fine calculations are not enough.
They'll have heard all the theories.
Well, he can spin all the theories he wants, just not here.
I'm intrigued by all the theories, but in the end, they don't really influence me.
(Citizen Z) I've decided to catalog all the theories about where the Z virus came from.
All the theories in physics that we have today properly explain what is called normal matter - the stuff that we're all made of - and that's four percent of the universe.
In 2008, I pushed all the theories that I had on story at the time to the limits of my understanding on this project.
As an neuroscientist, this was especially confusing, because according to all the theories out there, when your expectations are not met, you should alter them.
Despite all of the theories and claims that the defense has advanced, this case is really as simple as one, two, three.
But if there's one thing that stands out about all the theories used, to probe and explore reality today, it's this - their best and most perfect expression is not in words, it's in maths.
As stated earlier in this Chamber, we can talk all we like, we can propound all the theories we like.
All the theories about envy reckon that the best way to fight against it is to assume that everyone feels it, in different degrees.
We'll have to wait for the ballistics report on the rifle, But all the evidence supports the theory That he was the one that took the shot at Arziani.
All the conspiracy theories have come true.
All I have been doing is researching all the different theories.
You're the one with all the crazy theories, Castle.
I told you before, Sean, that I've heard all the conspiracy theories.
Eventually, all the particles in the theory were discovered, except one: the Higgs.

Alternatives:

the theory
the entire theory
the complete theory
the theory behind it all
the underlying theory

all the theories

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple hypotheses or explanations.

This phrase is used when discussing multiple hypotheses or explanations, such as 'all the theories about the origin of the universe.'