guesstimate

UK
/ˈɡɛs.tɪ.meɪt/
US
/ˈɡɛs.təˌmeɪt/

Translations

guesstimatenoun
guesstimates
pl
UK
/ˈɡɛs.tɪ.meɪt/
US
/ˈɡɛs.təˌmeɪt/
estimation approximative
The contractor gave us a guesstimate of the renovation costs, but we won't know the exact amount until the work is completed.
L'entrepreneur nous a donné une estimation approximative des coûts de rénovation, mais nous ne connaîtrons pas le montant exact tant que les travaux ne seront pas terminés.
Additional translations
estimation à la loucheFamilier.
guesstimateverb
guesstimated
Past Simple
guesstimated
Past Participle
guesstimating
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡɛstɪmeɪt/
US
/ˈɡɛstəˌmeɪt/
estimer approximativement
She had to guesstimate the number of people attending the event since the RSVPs were incomplete.
Elle a dû estimer approximativement le nombre de personnes qui assisteraient à l'événement, car les réponses aux invitations étaient incomplètes.
Additional translations
estimer à la loucheFamilier.

Definitions

guesstimatenoun
An estimate made without adequate information, based on guesswork and estimation.
The contractor gave us a guesstimate of the renovation costs, but we won't know the exact amount until the work is completed.
guesstimateverb
To estimate or make an approximate calculation based on guesswork and available information.
She had to guesstimate the number of people attending the event since the RSVPs were incomplete.