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Define Guesstimate Meaning

Guesstimate
a mix between guessing and estimating.

guess + estimate = guesstimate

its that simple.

me (looking at very confusing non-digital watch without any numbers): I guesstimate that it is about 3:06ish.
By Ruperta
Guesstimate
An educated guess. A guesstimation is a guess, but at the same time an estimation.

I guesstimated that 95% of people in Zimbabwe think this word is cool.
By Emelyne
Guesstimate
an aproximation; an annoying phrase likely originating from high school science teachers.

Don't know the answer? Make a guesstimate.
By Camellia
Guesstimate
The way stupid people say "estimate". They either think they're being cute or clever, or else that it's an actual word. Since it's not any of these, science has yet to offer an explanation for people who consider use of this word acceptable.

My college trig teacher asked us to "guesstimate" values. I wanted to punch her in the mouth.
By Glennie
Guesstimate
A combination of Guessing and Estimating you find the guesstimate by:
1. Guess
2. Estimate
3. Find the difference between the two.
4. Add them up
5. Divide by two
6. Plus 17
7. Subtract two
ALL DONE

YAY! I solved the problem by using the Guesstimate Strategy!
By Kris
Guesstimate
an approximation based on calculation

Before you guesstimate, do a little more research on the subject.
By Cicily
Guesstimation
A guess towards a possible estimation of some sought.

My guesstimation will be for another 3 hours of driving.
By Lynn
Guesstimate
a half-assed job at estimating.

Because I'm not very smart, i just guesstimated instead of actually thinking about it and making an estimate.
By Nonah
Guesstimate
1. Originally used by morons who like to make up words, guesstimate is a combination of two words that don't mean quite the same thing; A combination of the words Guess and Estimate that has adopted the meaning of the word guess.

2. To Guess; To draw a conclusion with little or no reason to believe so.

Bob: How high are we on this building?
Mark: I'd say about 10 stories.
Bob: That sounds like a good guesstimate.
Mark: (Silent in awe of Bobs stupidity)
By Gui
Guesstimate
To estimate. To aproximate the total or amount of a value or object.

Derives and is primarily used by persons with below average IQ in place of the actual word "estimate".

I guesstimate my intellegence to be that of a primate.
By Gladi