Definition of "ballpark" in English

noun

1. (US) A field, stadium or park where ball, especially baseball, is played.

2. (US, figuratively) The general vicinity; somewhere close; a broad approximation.

   • Let’s get in the ballpark, then worry about the fine details.

adjective

1. Approximate; close; on the right order of magnitude.

verb

1. (transitive, informal) To make a rough estimate of.

   • If you don’t have the exact expense total, just ballpark it.
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