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/kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/

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noun

A statement or an idea which is unproven, but is thought to be true; a guess.

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"I explained it, but it is pure conjecture whether he understood, or not."

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noun

A supposition based upon incomplete evidence; a hypothesis.

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"The physicist used his conjecture about subatomic particles to design an experiment."

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noun

(philology) A statement likely to be true based on available evidence, but which has not been formally proven.

Examples :

"Based on the empty school lunchbox and his tired expression, the teacher's conjecture was that he had missed breakfast. "

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noun

Interpretation of signs and omens.

Examples :

"Based on the recent family argument, the children's conjecture about their mother's mood was that she was upset. "

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verb

To guess; to venture an unproven idea.

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"I do not know if it is true; I am simply conjecturing here."

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verb

To infer on slight evidence; to guess at.

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"Seeing her absent from school for the third day in a row, I conjectured that she must be sick. "

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