Verbs for Assumption and Estimation

to estimate or form a conclusion about something without sufficient information to verify its accuracy

Let's play a game where you guess the movie from a single screenshot.

to have a type of belief or idea about a person or thing

He thinks that the restaurant serves the best pizza in town.

to think or have an opinion about something

He reckoned that the project would take longer than anticipated.

to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure

I suppose she’ll be at the meeting since she confirmed her attendance earlier.

to think that something is true based on probability or likelihood

Without clear evidence, she could only presume that the meeting would be rescheduled.

to think that something is true without having proof or evidence

She often assumes that everyone agrees with her perspective.

to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

Unable to find the missing document, he could only surmise that it might have been misplaced.

to form a theory or opinion about a subject without knowing all the facts

Observing the unusual behavior, scientists began to speculate about the potential causes of the phenomenon.

to formulate a hypothesis to explain something, often as a starting point for further investigation or study

Scientists theorized that the changes in temperature were causing the polar ice caps to melt more rapidly.

to propose a theory or explanation based on limited evidence

Before conducting the experiment, scientists need to hypothesize about the expected outcomes based on existing knowledge.

to form an idea or opinion about something with limited information or unclear evidence

When the news spread about the missing person, neighbors started to conjecture about the possible reasons for their disappearance.

to make or have an image of something in our mind

Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful sunset over the ocean.

to estimate something by calculating and guessing

I had to guesstimate the number of attendees for the event since not everyone RSVP'd.

to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation

I estimate that there are about 100 people at the party.

to regard something or someone as smaller or less important than they really are

She warned him not to underestimate the challenges of starting a new business from scratch.

to guess or calculate a value, size, or etc. to be higher than it actually is

I tend to overestimate the time it takes to complete tasks.

to estimate something using past experiences or known data

We can extrapolate future trends in technology based on the rapid advancements in recent years.

to be similar to something in quality or nature

Her skills approximate those of a professional artist.

the worth of something in money

He estimated the value of his car before selling it.

to determine the worth or importance of something

The real estate agent will valuate the property before listing it on the market.

a specific task or undertaking that requires effort to complete

The team worked on a collaborative project to design a new product.