gauge approximately
[/ɡeɪdʒ əˈprɒksɪmətli/]
verb phrase
avaliar aproximadamente
1. to estimate or judge something without precise measurement; to make an approximate assessment
I tried to gauge approximately how many people were at the concert.
Tentei avaliar aproximadamente quantas pessoas estavam no concerto.
2. to measure or assess something in a rough or casual manner
The contractor had to gauge approximately the dimensions of the room.
O contratante teve que avaliar aproximadamente as dimensões da sala.
3. to form a rough idea about quantity, quality, or extent
Can you gauge approximately the cost of the renovation?
Você consegue avaliar aproximadamente o custo da reforma?
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts in professional, academic, and casual settings. In Brazil, 'avaliar aproximadamente' is standard, while 'dar um palpite' (to take a guess) is more colloquial. Americans often use the shorthand 'ballpark it' in business environments, which is less common in Portuguese but understood through business Portuguese.
NYC Slang
ballpark it / take a rough stab at it
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