022 Ballpark figure

ballpark figure

 

(PW) approximate amount

When I asked the contractor how much it would be to remodel the kitchen, he gave me a ballpark figure.

 

(MW)

1 : a park in which ball games (as baseball ) are played
2 : a range (as of prices or views) within which comparison or compromise is possible

— in the ballpark : approximately correct in the ballpark>

 

(freedictionary)

n.

1. A park or stadium in which ball games are played.

2. Slang The approximately proper range, as of possibilities or alternatives: Your estimate is high, but still in the ballpark.

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or used in a park or stadium: ballpark lights; ballpark seating.

2. Slang Being approximately proper in range: gave a ballpark estimate of future unit sales.