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approximate estimates

[/əˈprɒksɪmət ˈɛstɪmeɪts/]
noun
estimativas aproximadas
1. Rough calculations or evaluations that are close to but not exact; values given as an educated guess based on available information
The contractor provided approximate estimates for the renovation project.
O empreiteiro forneceu estimativas aproximadas para o projeto de reforma.
2. Financial or quantitative projections that are not precise but serve as reasonable guides for planning purposes
We can only work with approximate estimates until we have more detailed data.
Só podemos trabalhar com estimativas aproximadas até termos dados mais detalhados.
NYC Slang
ballpark figures; rough numbers
Synonyms
rough estimatesballpark figuresrough calculationspreliminary estimateseducated guesses
Antonyms
exact figuresprecise estimatesaccurate measurementsdefinitive calculations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estimativas aproximadas
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
estimativas aproximadas
Standard business terminology
Portugal
estimativas aproximadas
Also used: 'orçamentos aproximados' for budget estimates

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the ballpark
rough estimate
give or take
order of magnitude
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