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surmiser

/sɜːrˈmaɪzər/ noun · British & US
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What does surmiser mean?

noun

A surmiser is a person who makes educated guesses or inferences, often based on incomplete information. It can also refer to a person who is skilled at making informed judgments or predictions.

Example

"The detective was a skilled surmiser, able to piece together the clues and solve the complex case."

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