guesswork
/ˈɡeswɜːk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡeswɜːrk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈges-ˌwərk/ (ame, mw)
guesswork — noun
1. the act of arriving at an answer or opinion without complete information — relyi
the act of arriving at an answer or opinion without complete information — relying on what seems probable rather than on hard evidence
Without the test results, Dr. Yuna's diagnosis was largely guesswork.
Fatima admitted that choosing the right paint colour involved a lot of guesswork.
The budget forecast was little more than guesswork, Kwame told the board.
Trying to predict the weather a month ahead is pure guesswork.
Ingrid reduced the guesswork by running a small trial before the full launch.
- estimation
suggests a more structured attempt to calculate or assess, often using some method or partial data
- conjecture
formal, often used in academic or theoretical contexts where evidence is scarce
- speculation
common in business and finance; implies taking a risk on an unproven idea
- certainty
the state of knowing something for sure, as opposed to relying on guesswork
用法筆記
Distinguish from 'a guess': guesswork is the overall process or approach of guessing; a single attempt is called 'a guess'.