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guessing

/ˈɡɛsɪŋ/
Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of forming an opinion or judgment without the use of conclusive evidence.

  • Verb

    To make an informed or uninformed estimate or prediction.

Synonyms

assume , hypothesize , speculate , take a stab
Rhymes
Words rhyming with guessing
presumes , assumes , consumes
Homonyms
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  1. guess () : To make an educated estimate or prediction.

  2. guess (Scottish Gaelic) : To pledge, promise, or bet.

Homophones
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  1. guessing game () : A game or activity where players try to guess a word, phrase, or object based on clues.

Variants
List of all variants of guessing that leads to same result
guess , guessable , guessed , guesser , guessers , guesses , guessing , guessing game , keep (someone) guessing , keep guessing , keep someone guessing , leave (someone) guessing , leave guessing , leave someone guessing , second-guess , second-guessed , second-guesser , second-guessers , second-guesses , second-guessing
Forms
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guessed, guessing, guesses

Etymology
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Originally meant 'to test the guess of another' or 'to try out'. Derived from Old English 'gessian' meaning 'to test' or 'to try'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'guess' appears in the title of the famous novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee.

  2. The term 'guesswork' is used to describe the process of making an educated guess or estimation based on limited information.

Related Concepts
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  1. intuition: The ability to understand or know something without conscious reasoning.

  2. deduction: The process of reasoning from general principles to reach a specific conclusion.

Culture
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Guessing has been a common theme in literature, particularly in the form of riddles and puzzles. In art, guessing is often depicted as a symbol of intuition or insight. In music, guessing is used metaphorically to describe making an educated guess about a melody or harmony.

How to Memorize "guessing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a situation where you are playing a game of charades and you have to guess the word based on the actions of your teammates.
    - Visualize yourself solving a riddle or puzzle and feeling a sense of satisfaction when you finally guess the correct answer.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'guess' with the number 4. This will help you remember that the act of guessing often involves taking a risk and making an educated estimate based on limited information.
    - Think of the word 'guess' as being similar to the word 'hypothesis'. Both words involve making an educated guess or assumption based on available evidence.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym GUESS to remember the steps involved in the guessing process: Gather information, Understand the context, Evaluate the options, Select the answer, and Study the results.

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