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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 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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Coulter estimated Thursday that the library system receives one request per year.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
One scientist estimated the Nepal-China flood wave roared down the first nearly 14 miles at a speed of 120 mph.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

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King and his group have provided that support (valued at around $25,000 per student) plus mentors and life-success training for 189 students since 2014.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
OpenEvidence was valued at $12 billion following a funding round announced in January 2026.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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While no group has claimed responsibility, Marisks assessed that Houthi involvement was the leading conclusion.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Individuals who are in prison custody in Massachusetts are assessed for both immediate and ongoing health care needs, according to the state's Department of Correction.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

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