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guesstimation

noun

Etymology

Blend of guess + estimation.

  1. derived from aestimatio
  2. derived from estimacion
  3. inherited from estimacioun
  4. compounded as guesstimation — “guess + estimation”

Definitions

  1. An estimation made without good justification and often biased.

  2. Estimation based on guesses, usually for expedience or because no better method is…

    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.

The neighborhood

Vish — recursive loop

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