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

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

That’s the guessing game every general manager faces when handing the job to an untested rookie. —Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025

Sphere Media’s show is the latest to employ the guessing game approach that has exploded since The Traitors broke out. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025

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