estimated data

[/ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd ˈdeɪtə/]
nounpl: estimated data (uncountable) / sets of estimated data
dados estimados
1. Information or figures that are calculated or approximated based on incomplete information, statistical methods, or projections rather than exact measurements
The company provided estimated data for next quarter's revenue based on current trends.
A empresa forneceu dados estimados para a receita do próximo trimestre com base nas tendências atuais.
2. Quantitative information derived from sampling, modeling, or prediction techniques used when precise data is unavailable
The survey used estimated data to fill in missing responses.
A pesquisa utilizou dados estimados para preencher as respostas ausentes.
In Brazilian business and academic contexts, 'dados estimados' is commonly used in reports, presentations, and statistical analyses. Organizations often distinguish between 'dados reais' (actual data) and 'dados estimados' (estimated data) to indicate data reliability. In Portugal, there's a slight preference for 'dados previstos' when referring to future projections. This terminology is crucial in financial reporting, market research, and scientific studies across both Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
approximate dataprojected dataforecasted datainterpolated dataextrapolated data
Antonyms / Antônimos
actual datameasured dataobserved dataverified dataexact data

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dados estimados
Standard term used in business, research, and technical contexts
São Paulo
dados estimados / dados projetados
Business-heavy region uses both terms interchangeably in corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
dados estimados / dados aproximados
Academic and research communities prefer this terminology
Portugal
dados estimados / dados previstos
Portuguese usage emphasizes 'previstos' (forecasted) in certain contexts

Related Words

estimationforecastprojectionapproximationstatistical analysisdata interpolationsampling

Related Idioms & Phrases

ballpark figure
rough estimate
educated guess
in the ballpark
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