guesstimate

noun
UK: /ˈɡɛs.tɪ.meɪt/
US: /ˈɡɛs.tə.meɪt/

  1. An estimate made without using full or exact information.

    1. My guesstimate is that it will cost about $100.
    2. Based on a quick guesstimate, we should have enough supplies for the week.

Synonyms

estimate guess approximation
guesstimate verb

  1. To estimate roughly, without using precise calculations.

    1. I can guesstimate the number of people who came.
    2. Let's guesstimate how much paint we'll need for the entire project.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "guesstimate" is /ˈɡɛs.tɪ.meɪt/ in British English and /ˈɡɛs.tə.meɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "guesstimate": estimate, guess, approximation.

Example usage of "guesstimate": "My guesstimate is that it will cost about $100.". More examples on the page.