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    conjecture
    /kənˈdʒɛktʃə/

    noun

    • 1. an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information: "conjectures about the newcomer were many and varied"

    verb

    • 1. form an opinion or supposition about (something) on the basis of incomplete information: "many conjectured that the jury could not agree"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONJECTURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    CONJECTURE definition: 1. a guess about something based on how it seems and not on proof: 2. to guess, based on the…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › conjectureConjecture Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of CONJECTURE is inference formed without proof or sufficient evidence. How to use conjecture in a sentence. Did you know?

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONJECTURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    When you conjecture, you form an opinion or reach a conclusion on the basis of information that is not certain or complete. He conjectured that some individuals may be able to detect major calamities.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONJECTURE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    CONJECTURE meaning: 1. a guess about something based on how it seems and not on proof: 2. to guess, based on the…. Learn more.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › conjectureCONJECTURE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. the formation or expression of an opinion or theory without sufficient evidence for proof. an opinion or theory so formed or expressed; guess; speculation. Synonyms: hypothesis, theory, supposition, inference, surmise. Obsolete. the interpretation of signs or omens.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › conjectureConjecture - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of conjecture. verb. believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds. synonyms: hypothecate, hypothesise, hypothesize, speculate, suppose, theorise, theorize. see more. noun. reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence. see more. noun.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONJECTURE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    noun [ C, U ] formal uk / kənˈdʒektʃə r/ us. Add to word list. guesses about something without real evidence: Exactly what happened that night is still a matter for conjecture. conjecture. verb [ I, T ] formal. [ + (that) ] Some people conjectured that it was an attempt to save money.

  9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › conjectureconjecture - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 14, 2024 · conjecture ( countable and uncountable, plural conjectures) ( formal) A statement or an idea which is unproven, but is thought to be true; a guess . I explained it, but it is pure conjecture whether he understood, or not. ( formal) A supposition based upon incomplete evidence; a hypothesis .

  10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › conjectureconjecture | meaning of conjecture in Longman Dictionary of ...

    conjecture meaning, definition, what is conjecture: when you form ideas or opinions without ...: Learn more.

  11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconjecture noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of conjecture noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.