guesstimation
guesstimation · guesstimations
An estimation made without good justification and often biasedAn estimation made without good justification and often biased.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, derogatory, uncountable)An estimation made without good justification and often biased.
(countable, uncountable)Estimation based on guesses, usually for expedience or because no better method is available.
Origin
Blend of guess + estimation.Blend of guess + estimation.
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Forms
plural: guesstimations| Singular | guesstimation |
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Word family
1 related wordsRelatedguesstimate
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable