What does guesswork mean?
Guesswork means An estimate, judgment or opinion made by guessing, from limited information..
Guesswork
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
An estimate, judgment or opinion made by guessing, from limited information..
Example Sentences
By a careful study of the figure we might suspect that when the rectangle becomes a square its area would be the greatest, but this would at best be mere guesswork. A better way would evidently be to plot the graph of the function (1) and note its behavior.
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Word Forms
- guessworks
- guess-work
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for guesswork?
Common synonyms include conjecture, shot, guess, guessing.
What is the opposite of guesswork?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use guesswork in a sentence?
By a careful study of the figure we might suspect that when the rectangle becomes a square its area would be the greatest, but this would at best be mere guesswork. A better way would evidently be to plot the graph of the function (1) and note its behavior.
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