Outguessing: meaning, definitions and examples
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outguessing
[ aʊtˈɡɛsɪŋ ]
strategic thinking
Outguessing refers to the act of predicting someone else's thoughts or decisions in order to gain an advantage. It often involves anticipating the moves of an opponent or competitor, thus allowing one to make decisions that counteract or exploit those anticipated actions.
Synonyms
anticipate, foresee, outsmart, predict.
Examples of usage
- He won the game by outguessing his opponent's strategy.
- In business, successful leaders excel at outguessing market trends.
- She outguessed his next move in the chess match.
- By outguessing the competition, they secured a significant market share.
Translations
Translations of the word "outguessing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superação
🇮🇳 अंदाज़ लगाना
🇩🇪 übertreffen
🇮🇩 melampaui
🇺🇦 перевершення
🇵🇱 przechodzenie
🇯🇵 上回る
🇫🇷 dépasser
🇪🇸 superar
🇹🇷 aşmak
🇰🇷 능가하다
🇸🇦 تجاوز
🇨🇿 překonání
🇸🇰 prekročenie
🇨🇳 超越
🇸🇮 preseganje
🇮🇸 yfirstí
🇰🇿 асып кету
🇬🇪 გადაჭარბება
🇦🇿 üstünlük
🇲🇽 superar
Etymology
The term 'outguessing' is derived from the prefix 'out-' which indicates surpassing or exceeding, combined with 'guessing,' which originates from the Old English 'gescan', meaning to consider or think. The evolution of the word reflects the increasing complexity of human thought processes and interactions. Initially, guessing was a simple act of estimating or conjecturing; however, as competitive landscapes grew in various domains such as games, business, and negotiations, the concept of outguessing emerged. This shift illustrates the transition from passive guessing to a more active and strategic form of cognitive engagement, highlighting the interplay between intuition and strategic foresight.