Guessing Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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guessing

[หˆษกษ›sษชล‹ ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

game

The activity of trying to guess something.

Synonyms

estimating, predicting, speculating.

Examples of usage

  • Let's play a game of guessing!
  • She's really good at guessing the answers.
  • His guessing skills are impressive.
  • The guessing game was challenging.
  • Guessing can be a fun pastime.
Context #2 | Adjective

informal

Used to describe something that is estimated or approximated without exact knowledge.

Synonyms

approximate, estimated, rough.

Examples of usage

  • His guessing game on the number of candies was close.
  • The guessing competition was fierce.

Translations

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Origin of 'guessing'

The word 'guessing' originated from the Old Norse word 'giska', which meant 'to guess'. Over time, it evolved into the Middle English word 'gessen' and eventually became 'guessing' in modern English. The concept of guessing has been a part of human interaction and decision-making since ancient times, with games of chance and prediction being common across various cultures.


See also: guess, guesser, guesstimate.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,015, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.