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/sɛkənd ˈɡɛs/ · sec·ond ˈɡɛs
noun
- A subsequent or alternative hypothesis or interpretation, often made after an initial attempt has been considered or attempted. After trying to fix the bike, I had to make a second guess about which tool to use.
- A feeling of uncertainty or doubt about a decision or action, often resulting from conflicting information or opinions. The second guess about the project's deadline made me question whether we had enough time to complete it.
verb
- To make a subsequent or alternative hypothesis or interpretation, often after an initial attempt has been considered or attempted. I second-guessed my decision to buy the car after reading the reviews.
- To feel uncertain or doubtful about a decision or action, often due to conflicting information or opinions. She second-guessed her choice of college major after talking to her friends.
Did you know? The phrase 'second guess' is often used in everyday conversation, but it can also be found in various fields, such as psychology and philosophy, where it is used to describe the process of re-evaluating assumptions or hypotheses.