Guessing

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɛsɪŋ/

Definitions of guessing

verb the action of forming an opinion or estimate without sufficient information or knowledge

Example Sentences

A1 I am guessing the answer to the question.

A2 She is guessing the number of jellybeans in the jar.

B1 They were guessing the outcome of the game.

B2 The scientists are guessing the age of the artifact based on carbon dating.

C1 The detective is guessing the identity of the killer.

C2 The archaeologist is guessing the purpose of the ancient ruins.

Examples of guessing in a Sentence

formal Based on the evidence provided, I am guessing that the project will be completed by next month.

informal I'm guessing we'll have to reschedule the meeting since no one has shown up yet.

slang I'm guessing we'll be hitting the beach this weekend, right?

figurative She was guessing at the answer, hoping to get it right.

Grammatical Forms of guessing

• past tense: guessed
• plural: guesses
• comparative: more guessing
• superlative: most guessing
• present tense: guess
• future tense: will guess
• perfect tense: have guessed
• continuous tense: is guessing
• singular: guessing
• positive degree: guess
• infinitive: to guess
• gerund: guessing
• participle: guessed

Origin and Evolution of guessing

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'guessing' originated from the Old English word 'gæssan' which meant to form an opinion or estimate without knowing the exact facts.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'guessing' has evolved to refer to making an educated or intuitive prediction or estimation based on limited information.