Meaning of the word "educated guess" in English

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educated guess

US /ˌedʒ.ə.keɪ.t̬ɪd ˈɡes/
UK /ˈedʒ.u.keɪ.tɪd ɡes/
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Noun

a guess that is based on knowledge and experience and is therefore likely to be correct

Example:
Based on the data, my educated guess is that sales will increase next quarter.
It's not just a random guess; it's an educated guess based on years of experience.