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guesstimate
(redirected from guesstimating)

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guess·ti·mate  (gst-mt)
n. Informal
An estimate based on conjecture.
[Blend of guess and estimate.]
guessti·mate (-mt) v.
guesstimate, guestimate Informal
n [ˈgɛstɪmɪt]
an estimate calculated mainly or only by guesswork
vb [ˈgɛstɪˌmeɪt]
to form a guesstimate of
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.guesstimate - an estimate that combines reasoning with guessing
guestimate
approximation, estimate, estimation, idea - an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take"
Verb1.guesstimate - estimate based on a calculation
estimate, gauge, approximate, guess, judge - judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time); "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds"
Translations
guesstimate [ˈgestɪmɪt] N → estimación f aproximada
guesstimate [ˈgɛstɪmət] n → estimation f
guesstimate
n → grobe Schätzung
guesstimate [ˈgɛstɪmɪt] n (fam) → stima approssimativa
guesstimate [ˈgɛstɪmɪt] n (fam) → stima approssimativa


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