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noun

guesswork

noun
1
A conclusion or estimate reached by guessing rather than by solid evidence.
"Without proper data, the forecast was mostly guesswork."

How to Use Guesswork

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishReasoning based on guessing instead of facts.

Common pairings
pure guesswork eliminate the guesswork

Word Forms

guessworks plural

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Without proper data, the forecast was mostly _____.

Etymology

From guess + work.

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