intuitive estimation
[ɪn'tjuːɪtɪv ˌɛstɪ'meɪʃən]
nounpl: intuitive estimations
estimativa intuitiva
1. A judgment or calculation made based on instinct, immediate understanding, or gut feeling rather than detailed analysis or precise measurements
The architect made an intuitive estimation of the building's dimensions without using measuring tools.
O arquiteto fez uma estimativa intuitiva das dimensões do edifício sem usar ferramentas de medição.
2. A rough approximation derived from experience or pattern recognition rather than systematic computation
Based on years of experience, the chef's intuitive estimation of ingredient quantities was remarkably accurate.
Baseado em anos de experiência, a estimativa intuitiva do chef sobre as quantidades de ingredientes era notavelmente precisa.
In Brazilian business culture, intuitive estimation is often valued alongside data-driven decision making, reflecting a balance between analytical and experiential approaches. In American corporate contexts, there's typically more emphasis on quantifiable metrics, though intuitive estimation remains important in creative industries and strategic planning. The term reflects the growing recognition in both cultures that human intuition, informed by experience, remains valuable even in the age of big data.
NYC Slang
ballpark guess / back-of-the-envelope calculation
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