Conjecture - перевод на Русский и значение в Английском

noun

A value or quantity that is nearly but not exactly correct.

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These figures are only approximations

noun

A figure that is close to a particular number or time but not exactly that number or time

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Sales-tax receipts provide an approximation of retail sales., approximation to sth a closer approxi…

verb

Suppose to be the case, without proof.

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Topics which assume detailed knowledge of local events

noun

A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.

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They made certain assumptions about the market

noun

A willingness to accept something as true without question or proof

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[ + that clause ] the plan was based on the assumption that the schedule could be substantially spe…

noun

Something that you accept as true, although you have no proof

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Make an assumption about sb/sth we tend to make assumptions about our staff's ability based on very…

noun

An acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof.

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His belief in extraterrestrial life

noun

The feeling of being certain that something exists or is true

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[ c ] philosophical beliefs, [ c ] he made no secret of his belief that she was guilty., [ u ] i ha…

verb

Accept that (something) is true, especially without proof.

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The superintendent believed lancaster's story

verb

To think that something is true or correct

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[ t ] one juror said he didn’t believe the policeman’s testimony., [ + (that) clause ] she believed…

verb

Roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of.

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The aim is to estimate the effects of macroeconomic policy on the economy

noun

An approximate calculation or judgement of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

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At a rough estimate, staff are recycling a quarter of paper used

verb

Judge tentatively

noun

The action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends will continue or a current method will remain applicable.

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Sizes were estimated by extrapolation

noun

The process of using existing information to discover what is likely to happen or be true in the future

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Extrapolation of sth the bank expects inflation to overshoot target in two years, but this is only …

adjective

Elaborate in structure or decoration.

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The furniture was very fancy

verb

Feel a desire or liking for.

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Do you fancy a drink?

noun

A superficial or transient feeling of liking or attraction.

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This was no passing fancy, but a feeling he would live by

verb

Estimate or conclude (something) without sufficient information to be sure of being correct.

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She guessed the child's age at 14 or 15

noun

An estimate or conclusion formed by guessing.

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My guess is that within a year we will have a referendum

verb

To give an answer to a question when you do not have all the facts and so cannot be certain if you are right

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[ i ] i didn’t know the answer, so i had to guess., [ + (that) clause ] he guessed (that) she was a…

noun

A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

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His ‘steady state’ hypothesis of the origin of the universe

noun

An idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proven

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Several hypotheses for global warming have been suggested.

noun

An idea or explanation for something that may be true but has not yet been completely proved

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Hypothesis that evidence supports their hypothesis that a long-term relationship built on trust and…

verb

Put (something) forward as a hypothesis.

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Lack of cushioning in shoes has been hypothesized as a cause of running injuries

verb

Believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

verb

To give a possible but not yet proven explanation for something

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There's no point hypothesizing about how the accident happened, since we'll never really know.

verb

Form a mental image or concept of.

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She imagined him at his desk, his head in his hands

verb

To form or have a mental picture or idea of something or someone

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Imagine tom as a child – that’s what john looks like., [ + that clause ] i imagine (= expect) (that…

verb

Deduce or conclude (something) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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From these facts we can infer that crime has been increasing

verb

To reach an opinion from available information or facts

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[ + that clause ] he inferred that she was not interested in a relationship from what she said in h…

noun

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

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Researchers are entrusted with drawing inferences from the data

noun

A belief or opinion that you develop from the information that you know

noun

A conception of or belief about something.

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Children have different notions about the roles of their parents

noun

A belief or idea

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Nast helped form the american notion of santa claus.

noun

A suggestion or assumption of the existence, fact, or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.

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Discrepancies between empirical findings and theoretical postulations

verb

Suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability.

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I presumed that the man had been escorted from the building

verb

To believe something to be true because it is likely, although not certain

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[ + (that) clause ] i presume (that) they’re not coming, since they haven’t replied to the invitati…

noun

An idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability.

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Underlying presumptions about human nature

noun

A belief that something is true because it is likely, although not certain

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There is no scientific evidence to support such presumptions., what presumption, to assume that i’d…

noun

The fact of believing that something is true without having any proof

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Every defendant is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless they are proven guilty., presump…

noun

An estimate or forecast of a future situation based on a study of present trends.

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Plans based on projections of slow but positive growth

verb

Form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence.

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My colleagues speculate about my private life

verb

To form opinions about something without having the necessary information or facts; to make guesses

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I’m just speculating about what happened., officials refused to speculate on the cause of the crash…

verb

To guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain

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Speculate on/about sth journalists are speculating about whether interest rates will be cut., a spo…

noun

The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.

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There has been widespread speculation that he plans to quit

noun

The act of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain

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Rumours that the ceo is retiring have been dismissed as pure speculation., speculation about sth th…

verb

Think or assume that something is true or probable but lack proof or certain knowledge.

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I suppose i got there about noon

verb

To expect or believe

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[ i ] "will you be going with them?" "yes, i suppose (so).", [ + (that) clause ] "you don’t suppose…

verb

To think that something is likely to be true

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[ + (that) ] dan didn't answer his phone, so i suppose (that) he's busy., he found it a lot more di…

noun

A belief held without proof or certain knowledge; an assumption or hypothesis.

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They were working on the supposition that his death was murder

noun

An idea that something may be true, although it is not certain

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[ + that clause ] the investment was based on the supposition that there was adequate demand for a …

verb

Suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.

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He surmised that something must be wrong

noun

A supposition that something may be true, even though there is no evidence to confirm it.

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Charles was glad to have his surmise confirmed

verb

To decide that something is true without having complete information or proof

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[ + (that) clause ] i quickly surmised (that) my dinner companion was something of a bore.

verb

Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof.

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If you suspect a gas leak, do not turn on an electric light

noun

A person thought to be guilty of a crime or offence.

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The police have arrested a suspect

adjective

Not to be relied on or trusted; possibly dangerous or false.

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A suspect package was found on the platform

noun

A feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true.

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She had a sneaking suspicion that he was laughing at her

noun

A feeling or belief that something is likely or true

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[ + that clause ] there are suspicions that he may not be able to play at all., [ c ] his strange b…

verb

Form a theory or theories about something.

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He theorized that the atolls marked the sites of vanished volcanoes

verb

To suggest an explanation for something

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Investigators theorized that ice had built up on the wings of the plane, causing it to stall soon a…

noun

A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.

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Darwin's theory of evolution

verb

Have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something.

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She thought that nothing would be the same again

noun

An act of thinking.

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I went for a walk to have a think

Judge or regard; look upon; judge