definition of the word guess

• enPR: gĕs, IPA: /ges/, SAMPA: /ges/
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  Rhymes: -ɛs

guess (plural guesses)

1. A prediction about the outcome of something, typically made without factual evidence or support.
   • 1907, L. Frank Baum, Ozma of Oz:  

     "But I shall have eleven guesses," answered Ozma. "Surely I ought to guess one object in eleven correctly; and, if I do, I shall rescue one of the royal family and be safe myself. Then the rest of you may attempt it, and soon we shall free all those who are enslaved."

• hypothesis
• prediction
• estimate

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