guesstimate

verb

Definition of guesstimatenext
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 Synonyms for guesstimate
  1. estimate
  2. value
  3. assess
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  • During a news conference Tuesday evening, L.A. County Fire Department Chief Anthony C. Marrone reported that an initial aerial survey estimates seven structures have been destroyed and eight others damaged.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The Czech government will pay the program the same amount as the levies, with the amount estimated to be $92M a year.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of estimate
Verb
  • Organizations that highly value ERG leadership and participation will retain more high performers.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Likewise, protecting biodiversity will require major changes to an economic system that values industries such as tourism and timber more than mangroves and rainforests.
    Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of value
Verb
  • Its mice and rat control service includes a comprehensive inspection to assess the extent of an infestation and the vulnerabilities of the home.
    Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • In a room decorated to look like a bar, Gemini 2 quickly assessed several wine bottles in view, providing geographical information, details of taste characteristics, and pricing sourced from the web.
    Will Knight, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of assess
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