Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
guesstimate
Noun
/ˈɡɛs.tɪ.meɪt/
Definition
An estimate made without sufficient information, often involving a degree of guesswork.
Examples
- Her guesstimate of the project’s budget was close, but not accurate.
- We can only provide a guesstimate of how long it will take to finish the work.
- By a simple guesstimate, there were about fifty people at the event.
Meaning
A rough calculation or estimation that is not based on exact data, combining the words ‘guess’ and ‘estimate’.
Synonyms
- Estimate
- Approximation
- Rough calculation
