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guestimate vs approximation

approximation vs guestimate

guestimate and approximation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
guestimate Yes No No No
approximation Yes No No No
As nouns, approximation is a hypernym of guestimate; that is, approximation is a word with a broader meaning than guestimate:
  • guestimate: an estimate that combines reasoning with guessing
  • approximation: an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
Other hypernyms of guestimate include estimate, estimation, idea.
guestimate (noun) approximation (noun)
an estimate that combines reasoning with guessing the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
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 guestimate and approximation

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