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Meaning of guesstimation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. An estimation made without good justification and often biased.
    countable, derogatory, uncountable
  2. Estimation based on guesses, usually for expedience or because no better method is available.
    countable, uncountable

Examples

“The following analysis will allow future critical commentary, both academic and popular, to move away from speculation, guestimation, hedging, generalisation, and erroneous statements.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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