guessing game

noun

: a game in which the player has to correctly guess the answer

—often used figuratively

Making a diagnosis in such cases can be a real guessing game.

Reporters continue to play a guessing game as they wait to hear her final decision.

Examples of guessing game in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another sensory experience offered is a spice guessing game in The Rub Room before heading off to see the types of smokers used in the barbecue cooking process in The Wood and Fire Room. —Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025

There are various moments throughout Paradise where the audience is playing a guessing game. —Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 21 Mar. 2025

But the current uncertainty surrounding trade policy has now turned planning into something of a guessing game that could reshape the landscape of global manufacturing. —Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025

Smarter Forecasting To Put Plans Into Action Forecasting cash flow can feel like a guessing game for small businesses, leaving them vulnerable to late payments, new expenses or even shifts in supply chain costs or customer behaviors. —Juliana Berger, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025

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