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noun
- 1. an estimate based on a mixture of guesswork and calculation: "a rough guesstimate of public expenditure"
verb
- 1. estimate (something) using a mixture of guesswork and calculation: "the task is to guesstimate the total vote"
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Guesstimate is a blend of guess and estimate, meaning an estimate usually made without adequate information. See examples, synonyms, word history, and related articles from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
a calculation of the size or amount of something when you do not know all the facts: Current guesstimates are that the company’s profits will increase by 10% this year.
Definition of guesstimate noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Guesstimate is a blend of guess and estimate, meaning to form an estimate by guesswork. Learn the origin, usage and example sentences of this Americanism from Dictionary.com.
5 days ago · Definitions of guesstimate. noun. an estimate that combines reasoning with guessing. synonyms: guestimate. see more. Definitions of guesstimate. verb. estimate based on a calculation. see more.
A guesstimate is an approximate calculation which is based mainly or entirely on guessing.
A guesstimate may be a first rough approximation pending a more accurate estimate, or it may be an educated guess at something for which no better information will become available.
