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.
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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
See All Example Sentences for guesstimate
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.
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People magazine at the time estimated the wedding cost $1 million and noted the event included four bands and a fireworks show.
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Francis retained a stake of more than 70%, which Forbes valued at more than $900 million at the time.
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In late May, Cognition raised more than $1 billion in a new funding round that valued the startup at $26 billion, more than doubling its valuation from a September 2025 round.
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Vogue Business assessed the 64 shows and presentations published on Vogue Runway and contacted each brand to verify the findings (brands were given 48 hours to respond).
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Professionals must actively map where their risk truly lies, assessing counterparty exposure, income correlation, and cost repricing, rather than mistaking simplicity for safety.
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