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Meaning of guessing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

guessing

Pronunciation:/ˈɡɛsɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To reach a partly (or totally) unqualified conclusion.

  2. To solve by a correct conjecture; to conjecture rightly.

    Example: He who guesses the riddle shall have the ring.

  3. To suppose (introducing a proposition of uncertain plausibility).

    Example: That album is quite hard to find, but I guess you could try ordering it online.

  4. To think, conclude, or decide (without a connotation of uncertainty). Usually in first person: "I guess".

    Example: "I guess I'll go to bed."