CEFR B2

conjecture

noun

Meaning

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

Examples

My conjecture is that the project will be delayed.
It was mere conjecture, not a proven fact.

Synonyms: guess, supposition, hypothesis, speculation

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conjecture (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /kənˈdʒɛktʃər/

Definition

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

Examples

My conjecture is that the project will be delayed.
It was mere conjecture, not a proven fact.
The article offered a conjecture about the future of the company.

How to Use conjecture

conjecture about (prepositional phrase): To form an opinion or guess about something. — "They began to conjecture about the reasons for his absence."
conjecture that (collocation): To form an opinion or guess that a particular situation is true. — "She conjectured that he would not agree."

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