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Meaning of ballpark figure
A rough estimate or approximation of something, especially a quantity or amount.
Etymology of ballpark figure
The term "ballpark figure" originated in the United States in the mid-20th century.
It is derived from the idea of being in the same ballpark, or general area, as the actual figure, rather than being exactly precise.
The phrase is thought to have originated from the concept of being in the right ballpark, or stadium, when estimating the size of a crowd or the distance of a home run.
Synonyms
estimate
approximation
rough estimate
guess
guesstimate
rough guess
educated guess
informed guess
rough calculation
rough idea
approximation
rough approximation
estimation
rough estimation
conjecture
supposition
assumption
rough estimate
rough figures
rough total
rough count
rough calculation
rough reckoning
rough computation
rough assessment
rough evaluation
rough appraisal
Definitions
- The Oxford Languages defines "ballpark figure" as a rough estimate or approximation of something, especially a quantity or amount.
- * It is an informal expression used to describe a rough or approximate calculation or estimate.
Usage Examples
- The company provided a ballpark figure for the cost of the project, which helped us plan our budget.
- * I can give you a ballpark figure for the number of attendees, but I'll need to do a headcount to get an exact number.
- * The engineer provided a ballpark figure for the materials needed, which gave us a rough idea of the costs involved.
Antonyms
exact figure
precise amount
accurate estimate
correct total
precise calculation
exact total
accurate count
precise assessment
exact evaluation
precise appraisal
accurate reckoning
correct computation
precise computation
exact computation
accurate calculation