guesswork
Americannoun
noun
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a set of conclusions, estimates, etc, arrived at by guessing
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the process of making guesses
Etymology
Origin of guesswork
Example Sentences
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Guesswork about how many people will turn up at a protest before it has happened is exactly that, guesswork, but some reckon it could be between 10,000 and 40,000 people.
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2024
Lloyd Cole’s new album, Guesswork, is out now.
From The Guardian • Oct. 8, 2019
So filling out a preseason Top 25 ballot for The Associated Press is like trying to master The Art of Guesswork.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2017
Let’s face it: Guesswork is the companion of analytics.
From New York Times • May 18, 2016
Guesswork, of course, was rather dangerous in a delicate matter such as this; but the doctor's report after breakfast had been the very worst yet.
From Captivating Mary Carstairs by Crosby, Raymond Moreau
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