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guessing

/ˈɡɛsɪŋ/

Meanings
noun
The act of making a guess; estimate or prediction; foresight.

Examples :

"Her constant guessing at the answers, instead of studying, led to poor grades. "
mind theory possibility future

Related Words

Illustration conjecture

conjecture noun

/kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/

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

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

Illustration introducing

introducing verb

/ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːsɪŋ/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdusɪŋ/

(of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration plausibility

plausibility noun

/ˌplɔzəˈbɪləti/ /ˌplɔːzəˈbɪləti/

The quality of deserving applause, praiseworthiness; something worthy of praise.

"While her actions showed courage, their plausibility was overshadowed by the unnecessary risk she took. "

Illustration proposition

proposition noun

/ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/

The act of offering (an idea) for consideration.

"My teacher made a proposition for a new class project: a school-wide recycling drive. "

Illustration uncertain

uncertain noun

/ʌnˈsɜːtən/

(with "the") Something uncertain.

"The uncertain about the project's success kept everyone on edge. "

Illustration foresight

foresight noun

/ˈfɔːrsaɪt/ /ˈfɔrsaɪt/

The ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future.

"Having the foresight to prepare an evacuation plan may have saved their lives."

Illustration uncertainty

uncertainty noun

/ʌnˈsɜːtənti/ /ʌnˈsɝtənti/

Doubt; the condition of being uncertain or without conviction.

"There's a lot of uncertainty about the final exam's topic, so students are studying everything. "

Illustration connotation

connotation noun

/ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃən/

A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in.

"The word "home" has a positive connotation for most people, suggesting comfort and safety. "

Illustration prediction

prediction noun

/pɹɪˈdɪkʃn/

A statement of what will happen in the future.

"The weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be tomorrow. "

Illustration conclusion

conclusion noun

/kənˈkluːʒən/

The end, finish, close or last part of something.

"The conclusion of the meeting was that everyone would work on the project together. "

Illustration unqualified

unqualified adjective

/ʌnˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/ /ʌnˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd/

Not qualified, ineligible, unfit for a position or task.

"His lack of a high school diploma renders him unqualified for the job."