guesswork

noun

guess·​work ˈges-ˌwərk 

: work performed or results obtained by guess : conjecture

Examples of guesswork in a Sentence

Calculating the drug's long-term effects is pure guesswork.

Recent Examples on the Web

Home performance testing has transformed the way contractors diagnose homes, replacing guesswork with data. — Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

The best omelet pans take the guesswork out of the cooking process. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Instead of dumping clothes into my suitcase and playing a never-ending game of Tetris, packing cubes eliminate the guesswork and give you a very clear answer of what fits where. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026

Ahead, 9 celebrity shorts outfits that take the guesswork out of warm-weather outfitting. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1725, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for guesswork

• artwork
• beadwork
• berserk
• breastwork
• brickwork
• brushwork
• casework
• classwork
• clockwork
• coursework
• ductwork
• earthwork

Kids Definition

guesswork

noun

guess·​work -ˌwərk 

: work performed or results gotten by guessing