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Guesswork

usgb/ˈɡeswɜːrk/Volume
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Lack of Certainty

Used when there is uncertainty and not enough facts to predict with confidence.

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I didn't see who took it, so naming a suspect would be guesswork.
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Informed Versus Pure

Distinguish between 'educated guesswork', based on some knowledge, and 'pure guesswork', based on none.

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Choosing the answer was educated guesswork, as I recalled some of the lesson.
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Negative Connotation

'Guesswork' often implies a lack of professionalism or thoroughness in the task.

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They frowned upon the guesswork in the report, preferring clear evidence.
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