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guesstimative en · ADJ

Etymology

From guesstimate + -ive.

Meanings

1. (rare) Of or pertaining to a guesstimate.
   • An old tool - economic analysis - is gaining prominence in a relatively new domain of interest - energy. This is a healthy trend; in fact, it is essential if decision-making in this highly visible area is to evolve into an objective rather than an intuitive or "guesstimative" process. 1974, Navy Civil Engineer (NAVFAC P), volume 15, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, →LCCN, →OCLC, page 19:

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