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Guesstimate

//ˈɡɛs.tə.mət// noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An estimate that is hardly any better than a guess, often because it is based on insufficient or unreliable data. informal

    "Near-synonym: educated guess"

  2. 2
    an estimate that combines reasoning with guessing wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To make a guesstimate. intransitive
  2. 2
    estimate based on a calculation wordnet
  3. 3
    To make a guesstimate of a specific quantity. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

Blend of guess + estimate.

Etymology 2

Blend of guess + estimate.

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