as in to estimate
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
I'm going to guesstimate that this ring is worth $200 or so
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Recent Examples of guesstimate
The bottom line for the calendar year can only be guesstimated.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Gates guesstimated that the crowd was 90% Kansas fans, and 10% Mizzou fans.
—Rashad Alexander
december 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Dec. 2025
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Gates guesstimated that the crowd was 90% Kansas fans, and 10% Mizzou fans.
—Rashad Alexander
december 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guesstimate
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The blockade is estimated to cost Iran approximately $435 million a day in combined economic damage, Maleki estimates.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Researchers had to estimate exposure to fluoride based on where participants lived.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The end of Viktor Orbán’s autocratic regime is a victory not just for Hungary, but for people who value democracy around the world.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI, meanwhile, was valued at more than $850 billion in its latest fundraising round in late March, a month after investors valued Anthropic at $380 billion.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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Diastasis recti can be diagnosed by a pelvic floor therapist, ob-gyn, or primary cary doctor, who can assess both the separation and how well your core is functioning.—
Ronnie Koenig,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2026
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For these three types of extensions, Marjan recommends consulting a professional who can assess the best placement based on your hair’s needs, texture, and integrity.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Guesstimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guesstimate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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