Definition of a guesstimate

guesstimate

a rough estimate. From "guess" + "estimate."

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Last edited on Dec 29 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 26 2009.

to make a rough estimate. From "guess" + "estimate."
Could you guestimate how long it'll take you to finish the project?

Last edited on Sep 13 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 13 2010.

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