guesstimate
/ˈɡɛs.tə.mət/
ꞬƐS · tə · mət (3 syllables)
English
Noun
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Definition
An estimate that is hardly any better than a guess, often because it is based on insufficient or unreliable data.
Etymology
Blend of guess + estimate.
Example Sentences
- "Near-synonym: educated guess"
- "I'm not sure how many people were at the festival. My best guesstimate is 50,000."
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