a ballpark figure
1ballpark figure — A ballpark figure is a rough or approximate number (guesstimate) to give a general idea of something, like a rough estimate for a cost, etc …
2ballpark figure — ballpark figure, U.S. an appropriate estimate within the range of acceptance or credibility: »Around four million viewers…a ballpark figure based on Nielsen ratings, and most likely as accurate as police estimates of New Year s Eve crowds in… …
3ballpark figure — A ballpark figure is a rough or approximate number (guesstimate) to give a general idea of something, like a rough estimate for a cost, etc. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** If someone gives a ballpark figure, they give an approximate… …
4Ballpark Figure — A rough numerical estimate or approximation. Ballpark figures are commonly used by accountants, salespersons and other professionals to estimate current or future results. A stockbroker could use a ballpark figure to estimate how much money a… …
5Ballpark figure — A ballpark figure is a rough or approximate number (guesstimate) to give a general idea of something, like a rough estimate for a cost, etc …
6(a) ballpark figure — a number which is only approximate, but which should be near to the correct number. We re expecting sales of the book to generate around $10 000 dollars, although obviously that s just a ballpark figure …
7ballpark figure — n. estimate; approximate figure …
8ballpark — ball‧park [ˈbɔːlpɑːk ǁ ˈbɒːlpɑːrk] also ball park noun 1. ballpark estimate/figure a number or amount that is approximately correct, though not exact: • A spokeswoman said that the two ministers had discussed a ballpark figure for financial aid …
9ballpark — chiefly N. Amer. ► NOUN 1) a baseball ground. 2) informal a particular area or range. ► ADJECTIVE informal ▪ approximate: a ballpark figure …
10ballpark — [[t]bɔ͟ːlpɑː(r)k[/t]] ballparks also ball park 1) N COUNT A ballpark is a park or stadium where baseball is played. 2) ADJ: ADJ n A ballpark figure or ballpark estimate is an approximate figure or estimate. I can t give you anything more than… …
