approximate data
[əˈprɒksɪmət ˈdeɪtə]
nounpl: approximate data (uncountable)
dados aproximados
1. Information or numerical values that are close to but not exactly accurate; estimates used when precise measurements are unavailable or impractical
The weather forecast is based on approximate data from satellite imagery.
A previsão do tempo é baseada em dados aproximados de imagens de satélite.
2. Statistical or scientific information subject to a margin of error or uncertainty
We used approximate data for the initial analysis since exact figures were not yet available.
Usamos dados aproximados para a análise inicial, pois os valores exatos ainda não estavam disponíveis.
3. Preliminary information used for planning or estimation purposes
The budget proposal was developed using approximate data from previous fiscal years.
A proposta orçamentária foi desenvolvida usando dados aproximados dos anos fiscais anteriores.
In Brazilian business and academic contexts, 'dados aproximados' is widely accepted and used when presenting preliminary findings or budgets. The term carries no negative connotation of inaccuracy but rather indicates a practical approach to estimation. In the USA, similar contexts use 'approximate data' or 'ballpark figures' interchangeably, particularly in engineering, finance, and project management.
NYC Slang
ballpark figures / rough numbers (informal usage)
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