guesswork
noun/ˈɡɛswɜrk/
Frequency rank: #16,571 most common English word
Meaning
the process of making estimates or conclusions without sufficient information or evidence.
Example sentence
The doctor relied on guesswork rather than proper tests to diagnose the patient.
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