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guesswork

/ˈɡɛs.wɜːrk/ noun · British & US
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What does guesswork mean?

noun

The act of making an educated guess or estimate, often based on incomplete information. The process of making an educated guess or estimate.

Example

"The detective's guesswork led her to suspect the butler of the crime."

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