schätzungsweise
Translation
approximately, roughly, by estimate
Examples
Es sind schätzungsweise 100 Leute hier.
There are approximately 100 people here.
Die Reparatur kostet schätzungsweise 200 Euro.
The repair will cost an estimated 200 euros.
Grammar Patterns
Used as an adverb to modify a clause or number. Es sind schätzungsweise 100 Leute hier.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ungefähr, circa, etwa, rund; Antonyms: genau, exakt
Etymology
From 'Schätzung' (estimation) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Weise' (manner, way). Literally 'in the manner of an estimation'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Schätzung' (estimate) + 'weise' (-wise, like in 'likewise'). So it means 'estimate-wise'.