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Meaning of guessing
The primary meaning of the word "guessing" is the act of forming an opinion or making an estimate without sufficient evidence or knowledge.
Etymology of guessing
The word "guessing" originates from the Old English word "gessan" and the Old Norse word "geta", both meaning to reckon or estimate
The word has been in use since the 14th century, initially meaning to think or suppose, and later developing its modern meaning of forming an opinion without sufficient evidence
Synonyms
speculating
conjecturing
supposing
assuming
predicting
estimating
projecting
forecasting
prophesying
surmising
inferring
deducing
theorizing
hypothesizing
postulating
presuming
expecting
anticipating
imagining
picturing
envisioning
conceiving
pondering
ruminating
deliberating
musing
reflecting
considering
Definitions
- The act of forming an opinion or making an estimate without sufficient evidence or knowledge
- * A feeling or opinion about something that is not based on facts or evidence
Usage Examples
- I was guessing the answers to the quiz questions because I didn't study
- * She was guessing the weight of the package by lifting it
- * They were guessing the outcome of the game based on the team's past performance
Antonyms
knowing
understanding
realizing
recognizing
acknowledging
admitting
confessing
confirming
verifying
validating
certifying
determining
deciding
concluding
resolving
settling