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Meaning of pick out of a hat | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To determine by chance, especially by drawing lots.
To substitute a guess for unavailable data.

Examples

“That number was just picked out of a hat.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

pick over pick sides pick someone's brain pick the wrong horse pick through pick up