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guesswork

(geswɜːʳk)
uncountable noun
Guesswork is the process of trying to guess or estimate something without knowing all the facts or information.
The question of who planted the bomb remains a matter of guesswork.
Synonyms: speculation, theory, presumption, conjecture More Synonyms of guesswork

guesswork in British English

(ˈɡɛsˌwɜːk)
noun
1. 
a set of conclusions, estimates, etc, arrived at by guessing
2. 
the process of making guesses

guesswork in American English

(ˈgɛsˌwɜrk)
noun
1. 
the act of guessing
2. 
a judgment, result, etc. arrived at by guessing

Examples of 'guesswork' in a sentence
guesswork

But it would be pure guesswork to suggest backing him.
The Sun (2015)
This tool aims to take the guesswork out of wine shopping.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
This takes all the guesswork out of club selection.
Lewis, Beverly Winning Golf for Women (1993)
He was making the point that over the long term all profit forecasts are pretty much guesswork.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
In fact, much guesswork was involved.
Richard Fortey THE EARTH: An Intimate History (2004)
Indeed planning anything more than 18 months ahead is pure guesswork.
Corporate Research Foundation TOP MARKETING AND MEDIA COMPANIES IN THE UK (2002)
Now, new technology looks set to take the guesswork out of wine tasting.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Make daft predictions that are as much guesswork as logic... so here goes.
The Sun (2014)
The figures, such as they are, involve guesswork.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
When the Spaniard's tennis journey will resume remains pure guesswork.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
A rice cooker will take the guesswork out of perfect rice and some models will do your porridge and vegetables, too.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
You have some general idea of where the problems might occur, but there's a lot of guesswork involved.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
I am a vet and I am using science to take the guesswork out of training.
The Sun (2009)
They are not expensive and will take the guesswork out of so many situations in the kitchen, such as roasting meat, poaching fish or making caramel.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)

Chinese translation of 'guesswork'

guesswork

(ˈɡɛswəːk)

n (u)

  1. (= speculation) 猜测(測) (cāicè)
    to take the guesswork out of sth 排除某事中的不定因素 (páichú mǒushì zhōng de bù dìng yīnsù)

Nearby words of
guesswork

  • guess at
  • guess what
  • guess what I did last night
  • guesswork
  • guest
  • guest room
  • guesthouse

Related terms of
guesswork

  • to take the guesswork out of sth
(noun) 
Definition
the process of arriving at conclusions or estimates by guessing
He bases his claim on a few facts and a lot of guesswork.
Synonyms
speculation
I had published my speculations about the future of the universe.
theory
There is a theory that they met each other a few years ago.
presumption
the presumption that a defendant is innocent until proved guilty
conjecture
Your assertion is merely a conjecture, not a fact.
estimation
surmise
Her surmise proved correct.
supposition
There's a popular supposition that we're publicly funded.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of conjecture
Definition
a guess
Your assertion is merely a conjecture, not a fact.
Synonyms
guess,
theory,
fancy,
notion,
speculation,
assumption,
hypothesis,
inference,
presumption,
surmise,
theorizing,
guesswork,
supposition,
shot in the dark,
guesstimate (informal)
in the sense of presumption
Definition
a belief or assumption based on reasonable evidence
the presumption that a defendant is innocent until proved guilty
Synonyms
assumption,
opinion,
belief,
guess,
hypothesis,
anticipation,
conjecture,
surmise,
supposition,
presupposition,
premise
in the sense of supposition
Definition
an idea or a statement believed or assumed to be true
There's a popular supposition that we're publicly funded.
Synonyms
belief,
idea,
notion,
view,
theory,
speculation,
assumption,
hypothesis,
presumption,
conjecture,
postulate,
surmise,
guesswork,
guess

Nearby words of
guesswork

  • guardian
  • guerrilla
  • guess
  • guesswork
  • guest
  • guest house
  • guff

Synonyms of 'guesswork'

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