Surmise
verb
To guess or think that something is true without having enough evidence.
From what I've heard, I surmise that she lost her job.
noun
A guess or thinking that something is true without enough evidence.
My surmise is that he will quit the job soon.
verb
To guess or think that something is true without having enough evidence.
From what I've heard, I surmise that she lost her job.
noun
A guess or thinking that something is true without enough evidence.
My surmise is that he will quit the job soon.
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Evidence Lacking
Use 'surmise' to convey you're making a conclusion without solid proof, rather than a random guess.
Seeing the empty driveway, I surmised they weren't home.
Pro Tip 2/3Implies Thought
'Surmise' suggests you've considered the evidence you do have before reaching your conclusion.
Judging by the loud noise, I surmise the machine is broken.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Context
The verb 'surmise' is found in more formal or literary contexts than everyday conversation.
Investigators surmised that the painting was a forgery.
Pro Tip 1/3Evidence Lacking
Use 'surmise' to convey you're making a conclusion without solid proof, rather than a random guess.
Seeing the empty driveway, I surmised they weren't home.
Pro Tip 2/3Implies Thought
'Surmise' suggests you've considered the evidence you do have before reaching your conclusion.
Judging by the loud noise, I surmise the machine is broken.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Context
The verb 'surmise' is found in more formal or literary contexts than everyday conversation.
Investigators surmised that the painting was a forgery.
Pro Tip 1/3Evidence Lacking
Use 'surmise' to convey you're making a conclusion without solid proof, rather than a random guess.
Seeing the empty driveway, I surmised they weren't home.
Pro Tip 2/3Implies Thought
'Surmise' suggests you've considered the evidence you do have before reaching your conclusion.
Judging by the loud noise, I surmise the machine is broken.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Context
The verb 'surmise' is found in more formal or literary contexts than everyday conversation.
Investigators surmised that the painting was a forgery.
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The sound the universe...
published general theory of relativity and he was thrilled by this theory and he quickly surmised an exact mathematical solution that describes something very extraordinary curves so strong that space would rain down into them space itself would curve like a
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The sound the universe...
and then, in between, calculating Einstein's equations -- as you do in the trenches. And he was reading Einstein's recently published general theory of relativity, and he was thrilled by this theory. And he quickly surmised
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by then his clothes were soiled and ragged he hadn't bathed or shaved for months he was a mess the once charismatic public figure had become a pathetic recluse it has been surmised that what happened at Nozick's was
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Sierra Leone Rebels...
surmised that they had an accident or the worst case would be that somehow they had been they got involved with the west side boys or been apprehended by the British commanders immediately plan
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sure if it is the case I surmise that there might be a slight increase in their intake but I don't know to be honest isn't that beautiful such a gentle giant well done Craig very nice
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What happens when you...
Since then – 'tis Centuries – and yet Feels shorter than the Day I first surmised the Horses' Heads Were toward Eternity –
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Safari Live - Day 69 PIPE...
coming down to a waterhole and just having this many elephants all around us I'd actually like to know how many they are maybe some of you that are watching on the dam cam that can get some screenshots of the whole herd we'll be able to tell us exactly how many oh yeah I would surmise that there's probably
Video examples
The political power of...
And then a priest came by, saw the man on the side of the road, maybe said a silent prayer, hopes and prayers, prayers that he gets better. Maybe saw the man on the side of the road and surmised that it was ordained by God for this particular man, this particular group
Video examples
The sound the universe...
published general theory of relativity and he was thrilled by this theory and he quickly surmised an exact mathematical solution that describes something very extraordinary curves so strong that space would rain down into them space itself would curve like a
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Sea Turtles Match...
leave the surface to help avoid decompression sickness leatherback turtles descend with a lung full of air it surmise that they ascend slowly to the surface to avoid getting the bends and the researchers found that deepest divers stay buoyant the longest
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The Fascinating Lives of...
females are closely related to each other sisters mothers nieces and aunts and like any family they they fight a lot and then they make up we can also now return to this picture you probably surmise that those beads on the chest
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The sound the universe...
and then, in between, calculating Einstein's equations -- as you do in the trenches. And he was reading Einstein's recently published general theory of relativity, and he was thrilled by this theory. And he quickly surmised
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Mentally-Ill Billionaire...
by then his clothes were soiled and ragged he hadn't bathed or shaved for months he was a mess the once charismatic public figure had become a pathetic recluse it has been surmised that what happened at Nozick's was
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Sierra Leone Rebels...
surmised that they had an accident or the worst case would be that somehow they had been they got involved with the west side boys or been apprehended by the British commanders immediately plan
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Safari Live - Day 198 PIPE...
sure if it is the case I surmise that there might be a slight increase in their intake but I don't know to be honest isn't that beautiful such a gentle giant well done Craig very nice
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What happens when you...
Since then – 'tis Centuries – and yet Feels shorter than the Day I first surmised the Horses' Heads Were toward Eternity –
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Antonio Villaraigosa
American Politician
For some time, I've said this issue of comprehensive immigration reform is not just an issue about immigration or human rights or civil rights, it's about our economy. You take 11 million people from out of the dark and into the light. The think tanks have surmised that you are talking about trillions of dollars infused into the economy.
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Russell Smith
Canadian Novelist
Indeed, the whole point of the man bun, I have surmised, is to assert a high proficiency at yoga. There are no yoga-achievement badges, no coloured belts like judo, so the male yoga expert needs some other kind of visible symbol.
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Ellen Willis
American Writer
You don't have to be Sigmund Freud to surmise that war has a perverse appeal for the human race, nor is the attraction limited to religious fanatics committing mass murder and suicide for the greater glory of God.
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Chris Sacca
American Businessman
Funny enough, the person who is most bummed out to hear I won't be back is Mark Cuban. Despite what you might surmise from on screen, he and I are actually good friends - just really competitive good friends.
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Herman Gorter
Dutch Poet
To judge from all Communist papers, magazines and brochures, and from all public assemblies, one might even surmise that a revolt of the poor peasants in Western Europe might break out at any moment!
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Rita Moreno
Puerto Rican Actress
The reason there weren't any, I am surmising, is that a lot of Latin kids, Latino kids, in those days didn't have the money to take those kind of classes.
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Omar Khayyam
Poet
Living Life Tomorrow's fate, though thou be wise, Thou canst not tell nor yet surmise; Pass, therefore, not today in vain, For it will never come again.
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Mark Strand
American Poet
The number of people writing poems is vast, and their reasons for doing so are many, that much can be surmised from the stacks of submissions.
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Linda Thompson
American Actress
For so long, I just let people surmise what they would about my life and my choices, and other people have written books and told tales.
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John Dewey
American Philosopher
Man lives in a world of surmise, of mystery, of uncertainties.
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Antonio Villaraigosa
American Politician
For some time, I've said this issue of comprehensive immigration reform is not just an issue about immigration or human rights or civil rights, it's about our economy. You take 11 million people from out of the dark and into the light. The think tanks have surmised that you are talking about trillions of dollars infused into the economy.
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Russell Smith
Canadian Novelist
Indeed, the whole point of the man bun, I have surmised, is to assert a high proficiency at yoga. There are no yoga-achievement badges, no coloured belts like judo, so the male yoga expert needs some other kind of visible symbol.
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Ellen Willis
American Writer
You don't have to be Sigmund Freud to surmise that war has a perverse appeal for the human race, nor is the attraction limited to religious fanatics committing mass murder and suicide for the greater glory of God.
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Chris Sacca
American Businessman
Funny enough, the person who is most bummed out to hear I won't be back is Mark Cuban. Despite what you might surmise from on screen, he and I are actually good friends - just really competitive good friends.
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Herman Gorter
Dutch Poet
To judge from all Communist papers, magazines and brochures, and from all public assemblies, one might even surmise that a revolt of the poor peasants in Western Europe might break out at any moment!
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Rita Moreno
Puerto Rican Actress
The reason there weren't any, I am surmising, is that a lot of Latin kids, Latino kids, in those days didn't have the money to take those kind of classes.
Quote examples
Omar Khayyam
Poet
Living Life Tomorrow's fate, though thou be wise, Thou canst not tell nor yet surmise; Pass, therefore, not today in vain, For it will never come again.
Quote examples
Mark Strand
American Poet
The number of people writing poems is vast, and their reasons for doing so are many, that much can be surmised from the stacks of submissions.
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Linda Thompson
American Actress
For so long, I just let people surmise what they would about my life and my choices, and other people have written books and told tales.
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John Dewey
American Philosopher
Man lives in a world of surmise, of mystery, of uncertainties.
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