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

The impact would be felt even more acutely if African officials use this technology to help take the guesswork out of policymaking. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026

The Digital Tire Gauge takes the guesswork out of tire pressure readings. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, Matt Boldy gets to skate with Joel Eriksson Ek and Blake Coleman, two veterans whose games come with considerably less guesswork. — Michael Russo, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Companies need access to senior-level financial judgment when the stakes become too high for guesswork. — Loran Armstrong, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 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