surmise
US /sɚˈmaɪz/
UK /sɚˈmaɪz/
1.
supposer, conjecturer
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.
Il supposa qu'elle n'était pas intéressée par l'offre.
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From the look on her face, I surmised that she was upset.
À l'expression de son visage, je supposai qu'elle était contrariée.
1.
conjecture, supposition
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.
C'était une simple conjecture, pas un fait avéré.
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His surmise turned out to be correct.
Sa conjecture s'est avérée correcte.