Guesswork

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɛs.wɜːrk/

Definitions of guesswork

noun the process of forming an opinion or estimate based on incomplete or uncertain information

Example Sentences

A1 Guesswork is not a reliable method.

A2 She relied on guesswork to solve the puzzle.

B1 The decision was based on guesswork rather than solid data.

B2 The success of the project was due to a combination of skill and guesswork.

C1 The scientist's findings were backed up by years of research, not guesswork.

C2 The CEO's strategy was based on calculated risks, not guesswork.

Examples of guesswork in a Sentence

formal The experiment was conducted with precision and accuracy, eliminating any need for guesswork.

informal I had to rely on guesswork to figure out how to fix the broken dishwasher.

slang I'm just doing some guesswork here, but I think she likes him.

figurative Life is like a puzzle, sometimes you have to rely on guesswork to put the pieces together.

Grammatical Forms of guesswork

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

Origin and Evolution of guesswork

First Known Use: 1748 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'guesswork' originated from the combination of the words 'guess' and 'work'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to making guesses or estimations without sufficient information, the term 'guesswork' has evolved to also imply the idea of unreliable or unfounded speculation.