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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In Dnipro, the death toll was estimated to be 16, with over 40 people sustaining injuries, said regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Authorities estimate the passageway extended roughly 1,933 feet, reaching depths of about 55 feet underground and standing as tall as 4½ feet in some sections.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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And in November 2024, two trucks carrying Santo tequila, valued at about $1 million, did not arrive at their destination.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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When a satin skirt or silk scarf is valued primarily for the status endowed upon its wearer – rather than its functionality as clothing – products take on a mystical status.—
Eileen G'Sell,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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The panel is often ordered to assess prediabetes, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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Other patients will continue to be referred to other facilities after initial treatment and stabilization as teams continue to assess security risks before resuming additional services.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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“Guesstimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guesstimate. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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