guess

Be careful with guess: it can convey tentativeness, lack of confidence or incompetence. Informally, it is used to indicate that although one thinks or supposes something, it is without any great conviction or strength of feeling.

If you are unsure, say so and follow with how you will solve the situation:

• These are the preliminary figures. The complete numbers will be with you by the end of the week.
  
• I will ring the client tomorrow morning and check they fully understand the figures.
  

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