Vocabulary Entry

conjecture

|noun • verb

noun

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

Example Sentences

"Her conjecture about the outcome of the game was proven wrong."

"The scientist made a conjecture that required further testing."

"Many mathematical theories start as conjectures before they are proven."

verb

Example Sentences

"He conjectured that the missing data would eventually appear."

"The team conjectured about the reasons for the sudden drop in sales."

"She conjectured without enough evidence to support her claim."