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guesses

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈɡɛsəz// UK //ɡˈɛsɪz// guess·es

n. answers or opinions you give when you are not sure if you are right. You use these when you do not have all the facts but try to find the truth anyway.

n. estimates or conclusions formed without sufficient evidence to ensure accuracy. Plural form of 'guess'.


SIMPLE

He made several guesses about the price of the car.

CONTEXTUAL

After looking at the blurry photo, the detectives shared their best guesses regarding the suspect's height.

COMPLEX

The scientist cautioned that these initial figures were merely educated guesses based on preliminary data and would likely change after the full trial concluded.

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Usage

Often paired with the verbs 'make', 'take', or 'hazard'.

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