back-of-the-envelope calculation
Pronunciation
/bˈækʌvðɪˈɑːnvəlˌoʊp kˌælkjʊlˈeɪʃən/
British pronunciation
/bˈakɒvðɪˈɛnvəlˌəʊp kˌalkjʊlˈeɪʃən/

Definition och betydelse av "back-of-the-envelope calculation"på engelska

Back-of-the-envelope calculation
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snabb beräkning, grov uppskattning

a rough estimate or calculation done quickly and informally, often using basic methods or assumptions
back-of-the-envelope calculation definition and meaning
IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal
example
Exempel
I do n't need the exact amount. Just give me a back-of-the-envelope calculation.
Jag behöver inte den exakta summan. Ge mig bara en överslagsberäkning.
We did some back-of-the-envelope calculations to estimate the cost of the project.
Vi gjorde några grova beräkningar för att uppskatta projektets kostnad.
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