Guesstimate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɛs.tə.mət/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Guesstimate is a noun meaning (informal) An estimate that is hardly any better than a guess, often because it is based on insufficient or unreliable data.
Meaning
(informal) An estimate that is hardly any better than a guess, often because it is based on insufficient or unreliable data.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To make a guesstimate.
- (transitive) To make a guesstimate of a specific quantity.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: educated guess
I'm not sure how many people were at the festival. My best guesstimate is 50,000.
Word Forms
- guesstimates
- guestimate
- guesstimating
- guesstimated
Synonyms for guesstimate
Depending on context, synonyms include guestimate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include guestimate, guesstimation, guestimation, guestimator, gauge, gauging.
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