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Do some back-of-the-envelope calculations before all the facts come in.
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back-of-the-envelope — adj, always used before a noun informal : done to provide a rough idea of something I can t tell you the exact amount, but my back of the envelope [=rough] calculation indicates a cost of about $300,000 … Useful english dictionary
back-of-the-envelope — /bæk əv ði ˈɛnvəloʊp/ (say bak uhv dhee envuhlohp) adjective roughly calculated or worked out: back of the envelope sums …
Back-of-the-envelope calculation — The phrase back of the envelope calculations refers to rough calculations that, while not rigorous, test or support a point. They are far more than a guess but far less than a proof. The phrase is generally used in mathematics, physics and… … Wikipedia
back-of-the-envelope calculation — A back of the envelope calculation is a figure that was arrived at quickly or by using estimation as if someone had grabbed the first scrap of paper they found and made a quick guess … The small dictionary of idiomes
Back-Of-The-Envelope Calculation — An informal mathematical computation, often performed on a scrap of paper such as an envelope. A back of the envelope calculation uses estimated and/or rounded numbers to quickly develop a ballpark figure. The result should be more accurate than… … Investment dictionary
back-of-the-envelope calculation — This expression refers to a quick approximate calculation done informally, as on the back of an envelope. I don t need the exact amount. Just give me a back of the envelope calculation … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
back-of-the-en|ve|lope — «BAK uhv thuh EHN vuh lohp, AHN », adjective. quickly and easily determined; not requiring elaborate calculations: »A simple back of the envelope sum illustrates the problem (New Scientist) … Useful english dictionary
on the back of an envelope — (informal) Said of a calculation that is performed quickly and without scrupulous regard to accuracy • • • Main Entry: ↑envelop * * * on the back of an envelope phrase quickly and without thinking about all the details The proposal was no doubt… … Useful english dictionary
on the back of an envelope — quickly and without thinking about all the details The proposal was no doubt drawn up on the back of an envelope … English dictionary
Envelope — This article is about envelopes in packaging. For other uses, see Envelope (disambiguation). Front of an envelope mailed in the U.S. in 1906, with a postage stamp and address … Wikipedia
