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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

surmise

/sɜːrˈmaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does surmise mean?

verb

to form an opinion or make an educated guess about something, often based on incomplete information. To infer or deduce something from evidence or circumstances.

Example

"She tried to surmise the reason behind his sudden departure, but couldn't quite put her finger on it."

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