guessing game
Definition of guessing game
: a game in which the player has to correctly guess the answer —often used figuratively Making a diagnosis in such cases can be a real guessing game. Reporters continue to play a guessing game as they wait to hear her final decision.
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: to form an opinion of from little or no evidence
: believe, suppose
: to arrive at a correct conclusion about by conjecture, chance, or intuition
: conjecture, surmise
: activity engaged in for diversion or amusement : play
: the equipment for a game
: often derisive or mocking jesting : fun, sport
: to play for a stake
: to lose or squander by gambling
: to take dishonest advantage of : cheat
: having or showing a resolute unyielding spirit
: willing or ready to proceed
: of or relating to game
: lame
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