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informed guess

/ɪnˈfɔːrmd ɡɛs/
noun phrase★Intermediate— educated estimate
informal

An estimate or prediction made based on available information or knowledge, rather than random or uninformed speculation.

The weather forecast is an informed guess based on satellite data.

The forecast is an educated estimate made using available data.

I can only make an informed guess about the outcome of the meeting.

I can only provide an educated estimate about what will happen.

💡

This phrase emphasizes that the guess is not random but based on some level of knowledge or evidence.

Collocations

make an informed guessto estimate based on available informationeducated guessa more formal synonym

Synonyms

educated estimateeducated guessreasoned prediction

Antonyms

random guesswild guessuninformed speculation

Related Phrases

educated guessphrase
a more formal synonym
wild guessphrase
an estimate made without any basis

💡Pro Tip

Usage Tip

Use 'informed guess' when you want to emphasize that your estimate is based on some evidence or reasoning, not just random speculation.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'informed' (having knowledge or information) and 'guess' (an estimate without certainty), emphasizing that the guess is based on some evidence or reasoning.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts where someone is making an estimate based on available data or expertise.

Word Breakdown

informed
having knowledge or information
adjective
+
guess
an estimate without certainty
noun
English Dictionary

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