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guess

/ɡɛs/

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noun
an estimate based on little or no information
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dead reckoning guessing guesswork shot

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idea estimation approximation estimate
verb
guess correctly; solve by guessing
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"He guessed the right number of beans in the jar and won the prize"

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infer

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work out figure out lick puzzle out solve work
verb
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
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approximate estimate gauge judge

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figure calculate reckon work out cipher compute cypher
verb
expect, believe, or suppose
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"I guess she is angry at me for standing her up"

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imagine opine reckon suppose think

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expect anticipate
noun
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
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conjecture hypothesis speculation supposition surmisal surmise

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opinion view
verb
put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
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"I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again"

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hazard pretend venture

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speculate

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