Ballpark figure Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbɔɫˌpɑɹk/ /ˈfɪɡjɝ

BAWL-park FIG-yer

UK

bˈɔːlpɑːk/ /fˈɪɡɐ

BAWL-pahk FIG-uh

Definition

A rough or approximate number, used when you do not need a precise or exact amount.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, mainly used in business or casual situations. Often appears as 'give me a ballpark figure' or 'that's just a ballpark figure.' Not used for precise calculations. Can sometimes be shortened to 'a ballpark'. Distinct from 'estimate', which can be more formal or calculated.

• Spanish: cifra aproximada - estimación aproximada
• Portuguese (BR): valor aproximado - estimativa
• Portuguese (PT): valor aproximado - estimativa
• Chinese (Simplified): 大致数字 - 粗略估算
• Chinese (Traditional): 大致數字 - 粗略估算
• Hindi: अनुमानित संख्या
• Arabic: رقم تقريبي
• Bengali: আনুমানিক সংখ্যা - মোটামুটি হিসাব
• Russian: примерная сумма - ориентировочная цифра
• Japanese: 大まかな数字 - おおよその数字
• Vietnamese: con số ước chừng - con số gần đúng
• Korean: 대략적인 수치 - 어림잡은 숫자
• Turkish: kabaca rakam - yaklaşık sayı
• Urdu: تقریباً اندازا - تخمینی رقم
• Indonesian: perkiraan kasar - angka perkiraan

Example Sentences

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

basic

The manager provided a ballpark figure during the meeting.

basic

Just a ballpark figure is enough for now.

basic

I can't give you an exact price, but I can offer a ballpark figure.

natural

We're just looking for a ballpark figure to start planning the budget.

natural

To be clear, that was only a ballpark figure, not the exact amount.

natural