Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
best-guess
noun
/bɛst ɡɛs/
Definition
A judgment or estimation based on the best available information, but not guaranteed to be correct.
Examples
- In the absence of more data, my best-guess is that we will finish the project by next month.
- The scientist made a best-guess regarding the outcome of the experiment based on previous studies.
Meaning
An educated assumption that is made when the exact answer is not known, relying on prior knowledge or experience without definitive evidence.
Synonyms
- estimate
- approximation
- informed guess
- educated guess
