outguess

• Verbe désignant l'action de surpasser ou de déjouer quelqu'un en devinant, en prédisant ou en anticipant mieux que lui quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of surpassing or outdoing someone in guessing, predicting, or anticipating something.

1. C1formal

   To try to anticipate or predict someone's actions, thoughts, or decisions, often in order to gain an advantage.

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   • The chess champion tried to outguess his opponent's next move.
   • Investors often attempt to outguess market trends.
   • She managed to outguess the detective's line of questioning.

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