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Definition of guesswork

guesswork

/ˈɡɛs.wɜːrk/
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• noun

1

The process or results of making conjectures or estimates without sufficient information or definite knowledge.

Example

"Modern diagnostic tools have taken much of the guesswork out of identifying engine problems."

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guessable
guesser
guesstimate
guesswork
guest
guestbook
guesthouse

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guesswork. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guesswork
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