SportsAugust 16, 2026

guesstimates

GESS-stih-mates

Definition

Rough, approximate calculations or evaluations made without complete information.

Etymology

A portmanteau of the words 'guess' and 'estimate,' the term emerged in the early 20th century to describe a rough calculation that lacks formal, data-driven precision.

In the news

In the article, the author explains that the recommended auction bids for players are essentially educated guesses, noting that early-season uncertainty makes these figures less precise than usual.

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