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conjecture

/kənˈdʒɛktʃər/ noun · British & US
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What does conjecture mean?

noun

A conclusion or opinion formed on the basis of incomplete information. A guess or an educated guess.

Example

"The scientist's conjecture about the new particle's properties was later confirmed by further research."

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