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guesswork
noun guess·work \ˈges-ˌwərk\
: the act or process of finding an answer by guessing
Full Definition of GUESSWORK
: work performed or results obtained by guess : conjecture
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First Known Use of GUESSWORK
1725
Rhymes with GUESSWORK
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GUESSWORK Defined for Kids
guesswork
noun guess·work \ˈges-ˌwərk\
Definition of GUESSWORK for Kids
: work done or results gotten by guessing
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