Guesswork

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɛˌswɜːrk/

Guesswork (noun)

  1. Thinking or deciding without enough information, so the result may be wrong.
  2. A way of estimating that relies on limited evidence rather than careful measurement or proof.

Examples

  • Relying on guesswork can lead to wrong answers.
  • She avoided guesswork by checking the evidence.