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approximation vs guestimate

guestimate vs approximation

approximation and guestimate both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
approximation Yes No No No
guestimate Yes No No No
As nouns, guestimate is a hyponym of approximation; that is, guestimate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than approximation:
  • approximation: an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
  • guestimate: an estimate that combines reasoning with guessing
approximation (noun) guestimate (noun)
the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue an estimate that combines reasoning with guessing
the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity)
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
an imprecise or incomplete account
Difference between approximation and guestimate

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