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rough estimates

[/rʌf ˈɛstɪmeɪts/]
noun
estimativas aproximadas
1. Approximate calculations or assessments made without precise data or detailed analysis; preliminary figures that are not exact
The contractor provided rough estimates for the renovation project.
O contratante forneceu estimativas aproximadas para o projeto de renovação.
2. Preliminary cost or value assessments made quickly without complete information
Based on rough estimates, the total cost should be around $50,000.
Com base em estimativas aproximadas, o custo total deve ser em torno de $50,000.
NYC Slang
ballpark figures, rough numbers
Synonyms
ballpark figuresapproximate calculationspreliminary estimatesguesstimaterough calculations
Antonyms
exact figuresprecise calculationsaccurate measurementsfinal figures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estimativas aproximadas
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
estimativas por alto
Common colloquial variant
Rio de Janeiro
chutes iniciais
Informal expression meaning 'initial guesses'
Portugal
orçamentos aproximados
Common usage in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the ballpark
give or take
approximately speaking
order of magnitude
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