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Definition |
rough estimate of a
quantity, number or cost |
Examples |
1) I'm not sure how
much the new car will cost, but I think it'll be in the
ballpark of
$25,000.
2) Can you give me a ballpark figure
for how many people will attend the conference ? |
Etymology |
The term "ballpark"
refers to the baseball stadium. |
Synonyms |
rough estimate,
rough guess
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