guesstimation
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Blend of guess + estimation
Noun
[edit]guesstimation (countable and uncountable, plural guesstimations)
- (derogatory) An estimation made without good justification and often biased.
- Estimation based on guesses, usually for expedience or because no better method is available.
- 2018, James Lambert, “Setting the Record Straight: An In-depth Examination of Hobson-Jobson”, in International Journal of Lexicography, volume 31, number 4, , page 487:
- The following analysis will allow future critical commentary, both academic and popular, to move away from speculation, guestimation, hedging, generalisation, and erroneous statements.
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Bayesian inference on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
