Meaning Of The Word Second-guess

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What's The Definition Of Second-guess?

second-guess
verb: If you try to second-guess something, you try to guess in advance what someone will do or what will happen.

second-guess in American English
to use hindsight in criticizing or advising (someone), re-solving (a past problem), remaking (a decision), etc.
transitive verb: to use hindsight in criticizing or correcting

second-guess in British English
verb: to attempt to anticipate or predict (a person or thing)

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