Definitions
- Referring to an estimate or guess made without precise data or calculations. - Talking about a rough calculation or estimation based on incomplete information. - Describing an educated guess or estimation based on experience or intuition.
- Referring to a rough or close estimate of a value or quantity. - Talking about an estimation that is not exact but is within a reasonable range. - Describing a calculation that is not precise but is sufficient for a particular purpose.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to an estimation or calculation that is not exact.
- 2Both words are used when precise data or calculations are not available.
- 3Both words involve making an educated guess or estimation based on incomplete information.
What is the difference?
- 1Precision: Approximation implies a closer estimate than guestimate, which can be more speculative.
- 2Usage: Guestimate is more commonly used in informal contexts, while approximation is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
- 3Connotation: Guestimate can have a more playful or humorous connotation, while approximation is more neutral.
- 4Scope: Guestimate is often used for smaller-scale estimations, while approximation can be used for larger-scale calculations.
Remember this!
Guestimate and approximation are both words used to describe an estimation or calculation that is not exact. However, guestimate is a more colloquial term that implies a more speculative or less precise estimation, while approximation is a more formal term that suggests a closer estimate within a reasonable range.
