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guesstimate

[/ˈɡɛstəˌmeɪt/]
noun/verbpl: guesstimates
estimativa aproximada; cálculo aproximado
1. An estimate made without precise data; a rough guess based on limited information
The contractor gave us a guesstimate of $50,000 for the renovation.
O empreiteiro nos deu uma estimativa aproximada de R$ 50.000 para a reforma.
2. To estimate or calculate roughly without exact information
I can only guesstimate how many people attended the event.
Posso apenas estimar aproximadamente quantas pessoas compareceram ao evento.
NYC Slang
ballpark figure; rough estimate
Synonyms
estimateapproximationrough guessballpark figureeducated guess
Antonyms
exact calculationprecise measurementaccurate figure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estimativa aproximada; chute educado
Commonly used in business and casual contexts
Portugal
estimativa aproximada; cálculo grosseiro
Less commonly used; formal estimation preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a stab at
ballpark estimate
educated guess
rough calculation
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