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guesswork

[ ges-wurk ]

noun

  1. work or procedure based on or consisting of the making of guesses or conjectures.


guesswork

/ ˈɡɛˌɜː /

noun

  1. a set of conclusions, estimates, etc, arrived at by guessing
  2. the process of making guesses
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of guesswork1

First recorded in 1715–25; guess + work
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This countertop infusion machine automates every step—drying, decarboxylation, and infusion—letting you infuse oils, butters, honeys, and more without the usual guesswork.

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“This is just a modern gym that’s fun to use — and people love it because it takes the guesswork out,” Enzensberger says.

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A rice cooker, however, eliminates the guesswork and ensures perfectly cooked rice each time.

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Given the lack of it played in England, the search for the next generation will continue to be educated guesswork.

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"Digital coupons are more convenient, more accessible — it takes a lot of the guesswork out of it"

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