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conjectures

/kənˈdʒɛktʃərz/ /kɒnˈdʒɛktʃərz/

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noun

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

Examples :

"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.

Examples :

"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 :

"The students' conjectures about who would win the school election were based on popularity and campaign promises, but the actual results were still unknown. "

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noun

Interpretation of signs and omens.

Examples :

"After observing the unusual bird behavior and the sudden change in weather, the villagers shared their conjectures about what the coming harvest would be like. "

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verb

To guess; to venture an unproven idea.

Examples :

"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.

Examples :

"Seeing her arrive late with a nervous look, I conjectures that she had missed the bus. "

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