be based on guesswork
Frequency: 7.51.5 per million words
Indicates that a decision or calculation relies on speculation rather than facts.
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Examples (10)
- Their price estimates are based on pure guesswork.
- The decision was based on guesswork rather than solid data.
- His predictions were based on guesswork, not scientific evidence.
- The budget calculations are based on guesswork and assumptions.
- Many of the initial findings were based on educated guesswork.
- The timeline is based on guesswork since we lack accurate information.
- Their conclusions shouldn't be based on guesswork alone.
- The report was criticized for being based on guesswork instead of research.
- Investment strategies that are based on guesswork are risky.
- The entire plan appears to be based on guesswork and speculation.