Sports & Leisure

Ballpark figure

ˈbɔːlpɑːrk ˈfɪɡjər

idiom

What does Ballpark figure mean?

A rough estimate.

Example sentence

"Give me a ballpark figure for the renovation."

American usage tip

From baseball stadiums.

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