conjecture
- IPA[kənˈjek(t)SHər]
美式
- an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information；an unproven mathematical or scientific theorem
- form an opinion or supposition about (something) on the basis of incomplete information；(in textual criticism) propose (a reading).
verb: conjecture, 3rd person present: conjectures, gerund or present participle: conjecturing, past tense: conjectured, past participle: conjectured
noun: conjecture, plural noun: conjectures
- 釋義
名詞
- 1. an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information conjectures about the newcomer were many and varied the purpose of the opening in the wall is open to conjecture
- ▪ an unproven mathematical or scientific theorem the Goldbach conjecture
- ▪ (in textual criticism) the suggestion or reconstruction of a reading of a text not present in the original source.
動詞
- 1. form an opinion or supposition about (something) on the basis of incomplete information many conjectured that the jury could not agree he conjectured the existence of an otherwise unknown feature
- ▪ (in textual criticism) propose (a reading).
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- IPA[kənˈdʒɛktʃə]
英式
- an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information: conjectures about the newcomer were many and varied a matter for conjecture
- form an opinion or supposition about (something) on the basis of incomplete information: many conjectured that the jury could not agree
Oxford Dictionary
