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      • based on how something seems and not on proof: He uses the words "guess" and "suppose" frequently, showing that the whole argument is purely conjectural. An expert's opinion must not be based upon speculative or conjectural data.
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  2. based on how something seems and not on proof: He uses the words "guess" and "suppose" frequently, showing that the whole argument is purely conjectural. An expert's opinion must not be based upon speculative or conjectural data. See. conjecture. Fewer examples.

    • Conjecture

      to guess, based on the appearance of a situation and not on...

  3. to guess, based on the appearance of a situation and not on proof: We'll never know exactly how she died; we can only conjecture. [ + that ] He conjectured that the company would soon be in financial trouble. Synonyms.

  4. 1. a. : inference formed without proof or sufficient evidence. b. : a conclusion deduced by surmise or guesswork. The criminal's motive remains a matter of conjecture. c. : a proposition (as in mathematics) before it has been proved or disproved. 2. obsolete. a. : interpretation of omens. b. : supposition. conjecture. 2 of 2. verb.

  5. to guess, based on the appearance of a situation and not on proof: We'll never know exactly how she died; we can only conjecture. [ + that ] He conjectured that the company would soon be in financial trouble. Synonyms.

  6. 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. 1. the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence; guess. 2. the inference or conclusion so formed. 3. (Alternative Belief Systems) obsolete interpretation of occult signs. vb. to infer or arrive at (an opinion, conclusion, etc) from incomplete evidence.

  8. : to form an opinion or idea without proof or sufficient evidence. [+ object] Some have conjectured that the distant planet could sustain life. [no object] We only conjecture about his motives. CONJECTURE meaning: an opinion or idea formed without proof or sufficient evidence guess.

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