guesstimate

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I don't have the dimensions of your room, but my guesstimate is an 8 x

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  1. noun Informal An estimate based on conjecture.

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  • The twenty-five figure had been a guesstimate, he knew. —  AnalogSFF,January-February2007
  • It also has one of the highest property tax rates in Michigan, yet has over 60,000 vacant dwellings (a guesstimate -- nobody keeps official count), meaning real estate values are in the toilet. —  Latest Articles
  • Why would you "guesstimate" 10 when the answer is obviously 11? —  Autism Hub
  • That is more than 12 years back and, since time takes away from accuracy, we will go to another source for our "guesstimate." —  BloggingStocks
  • Rather than empty an entire can of water into your plant's container until you see water dripping over the sides or sticking your finger in the soil to "guesstimate" when it's time to water, there really is an easier solution. —  News from www.thesunchronicle.com
 

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