Guesstimate
Guesstimate is a term that combines 'guess' and 'estimate', first used by American statisticians in the 1930s. It refers to an estimate made without complete information, often relying on conjecture. Guesstimation techniques are applied in various fields, including physics, economics, and software engineering, to make rough approximations or educated guesses.
- ▪Guesstimate is defined as an estimate made without using adequate or complete information.
- ▪The term may be used in a pejorative sense if better information is available but ignored.
- ▪Guesstimation techniques are utilized in fields such as physics, cosmology, and economics.
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