guesstimate
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guess·ti·mate
[v. ges-tuh-meyt; n. ges-tuh-mit, -meyt] verb, guess·ti·mat·ed, guess·ti·mat·ing, noun Informal. 
təˌmeɪt; verb (used with object)
1.
to estimate without substantial basis in facts or statistics.
noun
2.
an estimate arrived at by guesswork.
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| guesstimate or informal guestimate | |
| —n | |
| 1. | an estimate calculated mainly or only by guesswork |
| —vb | |
| 2. | to form a guesstimate of |
guestimate or informal guestimate (ˈɡɛstɪˌmeɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| —vb | |
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Guesstimate
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Example sentences
Have each group come up with a group guesstimate for the number of pennies in the jar.
Guesstimate a word's meaning through contextual clues.
If you don't know the exact amount you pay for car insurance, for example, use a guesstimate until you can look it up.
If you examine almost any government statistic or calculation more closely, you will find that it is a guesstimate.
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