There are two possible outcomes: if the result confirms the hypothesis, then you've made a measurement. If the result is contrary to the hypothesis, then you've made a discovery.
“I engage with a lot of journalists, some of them have history and some of them don't, that's not my concern. My concern is to make sure I represent the views I want to represent on those shows.”
“The reason is that a military defeat of Britain will bring about the disintegration of the British Empire. This would not be of any benefit to Germany.”