Certainty and Doubt - Evaluation and Speculation

Here you will learn some English words related to evaluation and speculation such as "hypothesis", "forecast", and "evaluate".

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to evaluate

[Verb]

to calculate or judge the quality, value, significance, or effectiveness of something or someone

Ex: It 's important to evaluate the environmental impact of new construction projects before granting permits .

evaluation

[noun]

a judgment on the quantity and quality of something after careful consideration

Ex: The annual performance evaluation provides valuable feedback to employees on their strengths and areas for improvement .

evaluative

[Adjective]

relating to forming or giving an opinion about the qualities or values of something upon adequate consideration

Ex: The evaluative report highlighted the success of the project , as well as the challenges that still needed to be addressed .

examination

[noun]

the process of looking closely at something to identify any issues

Ex: The scientist conducted an examination of the samples to detect any contaminants .

to examine

[Verb]

to analyze someone or something in detail

Ex: He carefully examined the map before setting out on his journey .

to expect

[Verb]

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

Ex: He expects a promotion after all his hard work this year .

to extrapolate

[Verb]

to estimate something using past experiences or known data

Ex: The economist extrapolated the impact of the policy on the nation ’s economy .

extrapolation

[noun]

a projection about future events or hypothetical situations, drawn from known data, observations, or experience

Ex: Extrapolation from past behavior indicated future risk .

finger in the air

[phrase]

an unscientific or inaccurate estimate or method

Ex: We need more than just a finger in the air to make important decisions; we need concrete evidence and analysis.

to forecast

[Verb]

to predict future events, based on analysis of present data and conditions

Ex: The financial planner helps clients forecast their future financial needs and goals .

forecast

[noun]

a prediction or estimate of future events, often related to weather or conditions

to get something in one

[phrase]

to immediately comprehend or guess something in the first try

to get the measure of somebody or something

[phrase]

to carefully assess someone's character or qualities, or to form an opinion about something

giveaway

[noun]

something that inadvertently reveals something or makes something easy to guess

to guess

[Verb]

to consider something as true without being sure

Ex: I guess he 'll be here in about 10 minutes .

guess

[noun]

an attempt to give an answer without having enough facts

Ex: The detective had to rely on educated guesses to solve the mysterious case.

guessing game

[noun]

*** a situation in which you do not know what is going to happen or what somebody is going to do

guesstimate

[noun]

an attempt made to estimate or calculate something without knowing all the facts

guesswork

[noun]

the action of trying to provide an answer without having all the necessary information

Ex: His prediction about the stock market was based more on guesswork than on actual analysis .

to hazard

[Verb]

to state an opinion, guess, suggestion, etc. even though there are chances of one being wrong

Ex: The scientist decided to hazard a theory on the cause of the anomaly .

to hit the mark

[phrase]

to succeed in achieving the desired result

Ex: Their project is hitting the mark, whereas ours is just flopping.

hot

[Adjective]

having an indication of being very close to discovering or guessing something in a children's game

Ex: The game master called out , “ You ’re hot! ” as the players eagerly searched for the hidden object behind the curtains .

hypothesis

[noun]

an explanation based on limited facts and evidence that is not yet proved to be true

Ex: After analyzing the data , they either confirmed or refuted their initial hypothesis.

to imagine

[Verb]

to suppose or guess something without concrete evidence

Ex: I imagine they are running late , considering the heavy traffic on the roads .

to judge

[Verb]

to form an estimation about the size, amount, etc. of something

Ex: I tried to judge how much paint is left in the can .

long shot

[noun]

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

Ex: Asking the famous actor for an autograph in a crowded airport terminal was a long shot, but he agreed to it , much to the fan 's delight .

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