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guesstimated

verb

past tense of guesstimate

as in estimated

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 guesstimated Jabo told the council debris collection from the right-of-ways, handling, and disposal – probably to a clean wastefill – is guesstimated at $5 to $8 million. — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 The bottom line for the calendar year can only be guesstimated. — 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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Bregman estimated the Bregman Family Racing’s horses have won around 25-30 races over the years.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
When the car crosses the auction block on November 21, it is estimated to fetch between $15 million and $20 million.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

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Founded in 2018, the PLL’s most recent funding round valued the league at more than $500 million, according to press reports.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
By using employee feedback as a roadmap, organizations can close leadership gaps, develop stronger leaders, and create workplaces where employees feel heard, valued, and motivated.

— Samantha Likson, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

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The composition of nuclear fuel may need to be assessed before operations can move to the next step.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026
Responders made contact with the man, assessed his condition and took him to emergency medical services personnel at the Bangor Boat Ramp, according to the post.

— Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026

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