6/13/2025, 10:41:31 AM
Definition of Surmise
Surmise
sur·mise
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To form an opinion or make a guess based on incomplete information.
e.g. The detective tried to surmise the culprit's identity from the few clues.
(noun)
the idea, thought, or assumption that something may be true, without having sufficient evidence to prove it;
e.g. They have formulated a surmise for how the incident happened, but it is based on speculation and guesswork.
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