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guesstimate

(also guestimate)
informal
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Definition of guesstimate

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈgɛstɪmət/

  • an estimate based on a mixture of guesswork and calculation: a rough guesstimate of public expenditure

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈgɛstɪmeɪt/

[with object]
  • estimate (something) using a mixture of guesswork and calculation: the task is to guesstimate the total vote

Origin:

1930s: blend of guess and estimate

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