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Old 16-Oct-2004, 05:21
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Default take a guess/make an educated guess

Hi teachers,

What is the difference in meaning if I say

"I'll just take a guess."

"I'll make an educated guess" ,why not just "I'll make a guess"?
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Old 16-Oct-2004, 05:34
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Default Re: take a guess/make an educated guess

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Originally Posted by amigo
Hi teachers,

What is the difference in meaning if I say

"I'll just take a guess."

"I'll make an educated guess" ,why not just "I'll make a guess"?
An educated guess is when you guess based on your own experience and knowledge. Nothing more to it.
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