bestimate

when you're giving your best estimate about something

I'm not sure when she will arrive, but I'll give you my bestimate.

by Kevin Kusreau January 3, 2007

EDT (Estimated Drinking Time)

It's what you wait for after working a 65 hour week

I need beers, what the EDT?

by Lloyd D. March 25, 2005

estimately

Approximately.
PS: Start using this so we can make it a word and I can argue that I don't get marked down for using it. Thanks.

2.5 + 2.6 is estimately 5 (rounding down).

by #1 bae October 1, 2015

estimate

A term used by IT staff this typically indicates they have no clue when something will be done.

I estimate the order will be completed by Friday, but in reality, I don't have a fucking clue.

by bobshoe August 18, 2006

under-estimate

an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value

I think Kendall under-estimated allen when they went out to the movies.

by AKB jr January 28, 2008

yestimate

Used to take the place of the word 'guesstimate'. Often used in a pinch to determine an accurate number when without means of calculating the result properly. As a result, the end number is always correct.

John- "Don't just pour the milk in, the directions say we need two cups!"

Bob- "It's cool, I yestimated."

by lane0226 May 9, 2010

Conservative Estimate

A completely implausible figure made up by a conservative and stated as fact.

Conservative Estimates:

The President's 10-day trip to India will cost $200,000,000/day.

The probability of a cell forming by chance is 10^-58, and any event with a probability of less than 10^-40 is impossible.

by Whitey314 April 20, 2011