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guesstimations

guesstimations is the plural of guesstimation.

Meaning of guesstimation

Noun

guesstimation (countable and uncountable, plural guesstimations)

  1. (derogatory) An estimation made without good justification and often biased.
  2. Estimation based on guesses, usually for expedience or because no better method is available.
    • The following analysis will allow future critical commentary, both academic and popular, to move away from speculation, guestimation, hedging, generalisation, and erroneous statements.2018, James Lambert, “Setting the Record Straight: An In-depth Examination of Hobson-Jobson”, in International Journal of Lexicography, volume 31, number 4, →DOI, page 487

Questions about guesstimations

What is guesstimations the plural of?
Guesstimations is the plural of guesstimation.

Words near guesstimations in the dictionary

  1. guesstimate
  2. guesstimated
  3. guesstimates
  4. guesstimating
  5. guesstimation
  6. guesstimations
  7. guesstimative
  8. guesstimator
  9. guesstimators
  10. guesswork
  11. guessworker

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