GUESSES Meaning and
Definition
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Guesses is the plural form of the noun "guess," which refers to the act of forming an estimate or opinion about something without having complete or certain knowledge. A guess is an attempt to answer or predict something based on incomplete information, intuition, or a subjective analysis of the available facts. It is an assumption or supposition made in the absence of concrete evidence.
Guesses are typically made when there is uncertainty or ambiguity surrounding a particular situation or question. They can be educated guesses, where a person uses their knowledge or experience to make a more informed estimate, or they can be pure conjecture, based solely on speculation or personal feelings.
Guesses can be employed in various contexts, including solving puzzles, playing games, or making predictions. The accuracy of a guess can vary, as it is essentially a hunch or a shot in the dark. It may be correct, partially correct, or entirely incorrect.
In certain situations, educated guesses can be valuable, particularly when there is limited information available or when the desired answer cannot be determined with absolute certainty. Guessing can serve as a starting point for further investigation or research and can sometimes lead to successful outcomes or discoveries.
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Etymology of GUESSES
The word "guesses" is derived from the verb "guess".
The etymology of "guess" can be traced back to the Old English word "gessen", which means "to suppose" or "to estimate". It is further rooted in the Middle English word "gessen" and the Old Norse word "geta", both of which also mean "to guess" or "to estimate".
The exact origin of the word "gessen" is uncertain, but it is thought to have come from the Proto-Germanic word "getan", meaning "to obtain" or "to guess". This word ultimately originates from the Proto-Indo-European root *ghedh-, which denotes "to seize" or "to take".
Through various historical and linguistic changes over time, the word "guess" developed from these earlier forms to its present form as a verb.
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