Tech & Work

Ballpark

ˈbɔːlpɑːrk

noun/adjective

What does Ballpark mean?

A rough estimate.

Example sentence

"Can you give me a ballpark figure for the cost?"

American usage tip

From baseball stadiums — 'in the ballpark' = roughly right.

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