Surmise: meaning, definitions and examples
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surmise
[ səˈrmaɪz ]
inference
To make a guess based on incomplete information or evidence.
Synonyms
conjecture, guess, infer, speculate
Examples of usage
- I can only surmise what happened in his absence.
- She surmised that he was not telling the whole truth.
inference
A guess or conjecture made with little or no evidence.
Synonyms
assumption, conjecture, hypothesis, speculation
Examples of usage
- Her surmise about his intentions was proven wrong.
- The police acted on the surmise that the suspect was armed.
Translations
Translations of the word "surmise" in other languages:
🇵🇹 supor
🇮🇳 अनुमान लगाना
🇩🇪 vermuten
🇮🇩 menduga
🇺🇦 здогадуватися
🇵🇱 domyślać się
🇯🇵 推測する (すいそくする)
🇫🇷 supposer
🇪🇸 suponer
🇹🇷 farz etmek
🇰🇷 추측하다
🇸🇦 يخمّن
🇨🇿 domnívat se
🇸🇰 domnievať sa
🇨🇳 猜测 (cāicè)
🇸🇮 domnevati
🇮🇸 giska
🇰🇿 болжам жасау
🇬🇪 ვარაუდი
🇦🇿 təxmin etmək
🇲🇽 suponer
Word origin
The word 'surmise' originated in Middle English from the Old French verb 'surmis', meaning 'to charge, impute'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in English to represent making a guess or inference based on incomplete information. The term has been in use since the 15th century and continues to be a valuable addition to the English language.