Meaning & use
Surmised
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Supposed or guessed something based on incomplete evidence, without certain knowledge.
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Detectives surmised that the thief had entered through the back window.
From her tone, I surmised she wasn't happy with the decision.
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From Old French 'surmise,' originally a legal term meaning an accusation, later softened to mean a reasoned guess.
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