English Explanatory Dictionary

guesstimate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An estimate that is hardly any better than a guess, often because it is based on insufficient or unreliable data.
verb
  1. To make a guesstimate.
  2. To make a guesstimate of a specific quantity.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɛs.tə.mət/ [ˈɡɛs.tɪ̈.mɪ̈ʔ(t̚)] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-guesstimate.wav /ˈɡɛs.təˌmeɪt/ [ˈɡɛs.tɪ̈ˌmeɪ̯ʔ(t̚)] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-guesstimate2.wav

Word forms

guesstimate guesstimates guestimate guesstimating guesstimated

Etymology

Blend of guess + estimate.

Synonyms

educated guess

Related words

guesswork

Derived words

guesstimative guesstimator misguesstimate overguesstimate underguesstimate
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