guesswork
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɛsˌwɝk/

Definition & Meaning of "guesswork"in English

Guesswork
01

the action of trying to provide an answer without having all the necessary information

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
In the absence of a calculator, I had to resort to guesswork to estimate the total cost of my purchases at the store.
02

an answer, estimate, or conclusion derived from guessing rather than certainty

Examples
The final score was mostly guesswork.
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