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conjecturing

verb

present participle of conjecture

as in estimating

to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement he conjectured that the theater could seat 1000 people more or less

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as in guessing

to form an opinion from little or no evidence you're only conjecturing that he was the culprit

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Recent Examples of conjecturing The moment prompted extensive online speculation, with some social media users and commentators conjecturing that his words may have been critical or disrespectful. — Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025

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But the covert nature of the transits meant the task of estimating the outlook for global supply got even harder.

— Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Once this modification was included, the theoretical predictions closely matched the experimental data, providing a practical framework for estimating exciton binding energy from the dielectric environment.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026

Definition of estimating

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As has been the norm this summer, seasonal storms kept attendees guessing about whether the July 4 tradition would go forward until downbeat.

— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Just like his previous assist for Dembele, both came from sneaky passes into the box, the first for Bradley Barcola after another mazy run and cheeky nutmeg on the defender, keeping Gustaf Lagerbielke guessing before rolling it through his legs.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of guessing

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The allegations were based on an analysis of the bars using bomb calorimetry, which measures calories by burning food and calculating the amount of heat released, a method that counts every potential calorie.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
The mortgage rate is important in calculating what monthly payments will be and the total cost of the house over time, but experts point out that's only one of many factors.

— Medora Lee, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of calculating

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The rule was created assuming that could mean harm or illness, and not in-party fighting.

— Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
For the past few years, conversations around AI adoption have centered around access to tools, assuming technology alone would drive transformation.

— Bill Pappas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of assuming

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Going back to the books, the cocoon periods after each tragedy were periods of vulnerability, figuring things out and trying to survive, and that’s incredibly satisfying to play.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 July 2026
Surely, a state as innovative as Florida is capable of figuring it out.

— Tiffany Thenor, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of figuring

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But making their wishes known ahead of time is key to maintaining independence even as life situations change, said Kweli Rashied-Henry, interim director of Fulton County Senior Services.

— Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
In fact, a single cup of pomegranate arils contains about 7 grams of fiber, making the fruit beneficial for digestive health and promoting fullness.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 July 2026

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And now, people are speculating that the two might already be practicing for a baby, with a dog.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 July 2026
LinkedIn’s Head of Economics, Americas, Kory Kantenga notes that professional and business services is one sector that has struggled over the last few years, with many speculating about AI’s impact on the industry.

— Courtney Connley-Hampton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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