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Guesstimated: meaning, definitions and examples

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guesstimated

 

[ ˈgɛstəˌmeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal estimation

Guesstimated refers to the act of making an estimate or a judgment based on incomplete information or intuition rather than defined facts. It is often used in situations where precise data is unavailable, and a rough approximation is necessary.

Synonyms

approximated, calculated, estimated, guessed

Examples of usage

  • I guesstimated the cost of the project based on similar previous ones.
  • She guesstimated how long it would take to complete the task without any detailed plans.
  • He guesstimated the number of attendees at the event by looking at past turnout.
  • They guesstimated the distance to the venue while driving.

Translations

Translations of the word "guesstimated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estimado por palpite

🇮🇳 अनुमानित

🇩🇪 geschätzt

🇮🇩 diperkirakan

🇺🇦 грубо оцінений

🇵🇱 szacowany

🇯🇵 推測された

🇫🇷 estimé

🇪🇸 estimado

🇹🇷 tahmin edilmiştir

🇰🇷 추정된

🇸🇦 مُقدّر

🇨🇿 odhadem

🇸🇰 odhadovaný

🇨🇳 估算的

🇸🇮 ocenjen

🇮🇸 áætlaður

🇰🇿 бағаланған

🇬🇪 შეფასებული

🇦🇿 təxmin edilən

🇲🇽 estimado

Etymology

The term 'guesstimated' is a blend of the words 'guess' and 'estimate', and it is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century, reflecting the increasing need for quick approximations in various fields. 'Guess' originated from the Scandinavian word 'gasta', which means to reach or to calculate, while 'estimate' is derived from the Latin 'aestimare', meaning to appraise or value. This formation of guesstimated illustrates a colloquial approach to approximation when precise calculations are not feasible, particularly in contexts like budgeting, project planning, or informal conversations. The growing reliance on digital tools and informal methodologies has popularized this term, making it an essential part of modern vernacular where immediacy and practicality often outweigh accuracy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,523, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.