surmise
US /sɚˈmaɪz/
UK /sɚˈmaɪz/
1.
suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it
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He surmised that she was not interested in the offer.
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From the look on her face, I surmised that she was upset.
1.
a supposition that something may be true, even though there is no evidence to confirm it
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It was a mere surmise, not a proven fact.
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His surmise turned out to be correct.