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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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Keith Stanley, the University City Partners CEO, estimates that the area is home to more than 140 restaurants, which would represent roughly 12% of Charlotte’s restaurants.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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It is distributed as five separate bonus bets, each valued at 20% of your initial eligible wager.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The ripple fold is a strong option for homeowners who value both form and function, offering smooth operation along a track system.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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The changes would allow the association to assess daily fines against homeowners who are in violation, as well as to place liens on their properties.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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The General Assembly that year established the Program Review Process Advisory Council, which went into effect in July 2024, to help assess the review process for new higher education programs and prevent duplication of programs.—
William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Guesstimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guesstimate. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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