What is another word for Conjecturing?

Pronunciation: [kənd͡ʒˈɛkt͡ʃəɹɪŋ] (IPA)

Conjecturing refers to the act of making a guess or assumption about something based on incomplete information. There are several synonyms for this word, including speculation, supposition, hypothesis, inference, and surmise. Speculation refers to conjecturing about something that is uncertain or based on incomplete evidence. Supposition refers to a conjecture made without definitive evidence. Hypothesis refers to a tentative explanation for an observation or phenomenon that requires further testing and validation. Inference refers to the act of drawing a conclusion based on evidence or reasoning. And surmise refers to a guess or conjecture made without evidence to support it.

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Usage examples for Conjecturing

The Bartons were not invited to the next private dance, which was annoying, and after long Conjecturing as to the enemy that had served them this trick, they resigned themselves to the inevitable, and began to look forward to the State ball given on the following Monday.
"Muslin"
George Moore
The boy accordingly, without his even Conjecturing such a thing previously, was, before the meeting was dismissed, publicly called on to engage in prayer.
"A Practical Enquiry into the Philosophy of Education"
James Gall
When this dream had been told to many persons, it at length came to the knowledge of Constantius, who Conjecturing it to be a presage that a descendant of Justus would become emperor, caused him to be assassinated.
"Women of Early Christianity Woman: In all ages and in all countries, Vol. 3 (of 10)"
Alfred Brittain Mitchell Carroll

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