verb
- to suppose or guess something without certain proof
Usage: formal
noun
- a guess or supposition based on incomplete evidence
Usage: formal
Examples
- I can only surmise that he left early because of the weather.
- The detective surmised that the thief had entered through the window.
- Based on the evidence, we surmise the meeting was cancelled.
- Her surmise about the outcome proved to be correct.
- It’s just a surmise, but I think they’re planning a surprise party.
- The scientist’s surmise led to further investigation.
- We can surmise from his expression that he wasn’t pleased.