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Term: Surmis

Description:

Surmis is a verb that means to make a guess or conjecture based on little or no evidence. It can also be used as a noun to describe a guess or conjecture.

Senses and Usages:

1. Verb - Sense 1: To make a guess or conjecture based on little or no evidence.
• She surmised that he had forgotten about their dinner plans.
• The detective surmised that the thief had entered through an open window.
2. Noun - Sense 1: A guess or conjecture made with little or no evidence.
• His surmis about the outcome of the experiment were proven wrong.
• Without proof, her surmis about the identity of the author remained mere speculation.

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