Consulting & Strategy Jargon · Associate level

"Ballpark"

"Ballpark" means a rough estimate or approximate range, used when exact figures are not available or not yet needed.

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How "Ballpark" shows up at work

Requested constantly in early-stage conversations when no one wants to commit to a number but everyone needs one to move forward. The ballpark is where you go before anyone has done the actual math.

Buzzword

Can you give me a ballpark on what this integration would cost to build?

Plain English

Can you give me a rough estimate on what this integration would cost to build?

Corporate Rank: Associate · Category: Consulting & Strategy Jargon

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