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Meaning of 'Ballpark figure'

What does the saying 'Ballpark figure' mean?

Idiom: Ballpark figure

Meaning:

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.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Numbers | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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