Surmisal (Noun)
Meaning
A message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Based on incomplete information, her surmisal was that the company was in financial trouble.
- His surmisal about the suspect's identity led the detective to re-examine the evidence.
- The expert's surmisal that the painting was a forgery sparked a heated debate among art critics.
- Her surmisal that the new policy would increase productivity proved to be incorrect.
- The team's surmisal that the rival team was using performance-enhancing drugs led to a thorough investigation.