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guesstimate

Pronunciation: [ˈɡɛs.tɪ.meɪt]

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Learn how to use guesstimate in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “estimating”

(noun) a mix of guess and estimate. It's when you make an educated guess about a number or amount, even if you don't know for sure. People often use this when they're trying to figure out something quickly without exact information.

Example

My guesstimate for how many candies are in the jar was 200, and I was really close!

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I didn't like how my guesstimate was way off from the actual number of attendees.

Example

What is your guesstimate for how much time we need to finish the project?

Context: “estimating”

(verb) to make a guess or an estimate. It’s when you try to figure something out without knowing the exact answer. It’s often used when you need to act fast and don’t have all the details.

Example

I guesstimated how many apples were in the basket during my math game, and I got it almost right.

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He didn't guesstimate the time needed, so we arrived late.

Example

Can you guesstimate how many pages are in that book?

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Pronunciation: [ˈɡɛs.tɪ.meɪt]

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