CEFR B1

guessing

noun

Meaning

The act of forming an opinion or conclusion about something without sufficient information to be sure of being correct.

Examples

Her guessing about the number of candies in the jar was surprisingly accurate.
The game involved guessing the names of famous landmarks from blurry pictures.

Synonyms: speculation, conjecture, surmise

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guessing (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɛsɪŋ/

Definition

The act of forming an opinion or conclusion about something without sufficient information to be sure of being correct.

Examples

Her guessing about the number of candies in the jar was surprisingly accurate.
The game involved guessing the names of famous landmarks from blurry pictures.

How to Use guessing

guessing game (collocation): A game where players try to guess something. — "The party included a fun guessing game about baby names."
beyond guessing (prepositional phrase): Impossible to guess or predict. — "The outcome of the election was beyond guessing."

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