guesstimate
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guess·ti·mate
(gĕs′tə-mĭt)n. Informal
An estimate based on conjecture.
guess′ti·mate′ (-māt′) v.
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guesstimate
orguestimate
n
an estimate calculated mainly or only by guesswork
vb
to form a guesstimate of
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guess•ti•mate
or gues•ti•mate
(v. ˈgɛs təˌmeɪt; n. -mɪt, -ˌmeɪt)v. -mat•ed, -mat•ing,
n. v.t.
1. to estimate without substantial basis in facts or statistics.
n. 2. an estimate arrived at by guesswork.
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guesstimate
Past participle: guesstimated
Gerund: guesstimating
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Noun | 1. | guesstimate - an estimate that combines reasoning with guessing 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" |
Verb | 1. | 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" |
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