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ballpark
ball·park B0046100 (bôl′pärk′)n.1. A park or stadium in which ball games are played.2. Slang The approximately proper range, as of possibilities or alternatives: Your estimate is high, but still in the ballpark.adj.1. Of, relating to, or used in a park or stadium: ballpark lights; ballpark seating.2. Slang Being approximately proper in range: gave a ballpark estimate of future unit sales.ballpark (ˈbɔːlˌpɑːk) n1. (Baseball) US and Canadian a stadium used for baseball games2. informal a. approximate range: in the right ballpark. b. (as modifier): a ballpark figure. 3. informal a situation; state of affairs: it's a whole new ballpark for him. ball•park (ˈbɔlˌpɑrk)
n. 1. a tract of land or a stadium where ball games, esp. baseball, are played. adj. 2. being an approximation; based on an educated guess: a ballpark figure on expenses. Idioms: in the ballpark, a. within reasonable limits. b. close to the correct or expected amount. [1895–1900, Amer.] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  ballpark - a facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games); "take me out to the ballpark"parkbaseball, baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs; "he played baseball in high school"; "there was a baseball game on every empty lot"; "there was a desire for National League ball in the area"; "play ball!"ball field, baseball field, diamond - the baseball playing fieldbullpen - a place on a baseball field where relief pitchers can warm up during a gamedugout - either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the gamesports stadium, stadium, arena, bowl - a large structure for open-air sports or entertainmentsstand - tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade) | | 2. | ballpark - near to the scope or range of something; "his answer wasn't even in the right ballpark"approximate rangeambit, range, scope, reach, compass, orbit - an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"; "a piano has a greater range than the human voice"; "the ambit of municipal legislation"; "within the compass of this article"; "within the scope of an investigation"; "outside the reach of the law"; "in the political orbit of a world power" |
Translationsballpark
hit (something) out of the (ball)parkTo do or perform something extraordinarily well; to produce or earn an exceptional achievement. An allusion to hitting a home run in baseball that lands outside the stadium. Great job on that report, Jacobs—you really hit it out of the park! I'm pretty sure I hit that test out of the ballpark.See also: hit, of, outballpark estimateAn approximate estimate. Mary contacted several plumbers to get a ballpark estimate of the cost to fix her leaky toilet.See also: ballpark, estimateballpark figureAn approximate number; an estimate. Do you have a ballpark figure for the cost of the renovations? That's just a ballpark figure—they don't know exactly how many people will be attending the event.See also: ballpark, figurebe in the same ballparkTo be close to a specific cost or amount. I will only sell the house if the buyer's offer is in the same ballpark as the price I want to get. No, the salary isn't as high as I had hoped, but I accepted it because it's in the same ballpark at least.See also: ballpark, samein the same ballpark1. Close to a specific cost or amount. I will only sell the house if the buyer's offer is in the same ballpark as the price I want to get. No, the salary isn't as high as I had hoped, but I accepted it because it's in the same ballpark at least.2. Similar in overall nature or characteristics. I think the two countries are in the same ballpark when it comes to environmental policies.See also: ballpark, samein the ballparkClose to something specific, often a cost or amount. I will only sell the house if the buyer's offer is in the ballpark of the price I want to get. No, the salary isn't as high as I had hoped, but I accepted it because it's in the ballpark at least.See also: ballparkout of the ballpark1. Far greater in number, size, or scope than what was predicted, expected, or suggested. I knew that this would get some media attention, but the amount it has received has been out of the ballpark! They said the repairs should only cost a few hundred dollars, but the final bill was way, way out of the ball park!2. Extremely well or successfully. (Used almost exclusively in the phrase "hit (something) out of the ballpark." Great job on that report, Jacobs—you really hit it out of the ballpark! I'm pretty sure I hit that test out of the ballpark.See also: ballpark, of, outballpark figureFig. an estimate; an off-the-cuff guess. I don't need an exact number. A ballpark figure will do.See also: ballpark, figurein the ballparkFig. within certain boundaries; [of an estimate] close to what is expected. Your estimate is not even in the ballpark. Please try again.See also: ballparkout of the ballparkFig. beyond the amount of money suggested or available. Your estimate is completely out of the ballpark. Just forget it.See also: ballpark, of, outballpark figureAn acceptable, roughly accurate approximation, as in I know you can't tell me the exact cost; just give me a ballpark figure. This term alludes to a baseball field, which is always an enclosed space. The expression is basically an extension of the somewhat earlier in the ballpark, meaning within a reasonable range, and out of the ballpark, beyond a reasonable range. [Slang; late 1960s] See also: ballpark, figurein the ballparkAlso, out of the ballpark.See under ballpark figure. See also: ballparka ballpark figure or a ballpark estimate A ballpark figure or a ballpark estimate is an approximate figure or quantity. Note: A ballpark is a park or stadium where baseball is played. But what are we talking about here — a few thousand, millions, two bucks? Give me a ballpark figure. I think just in a ballpark estimate — about 60-40. Sixty would support, 40 percent would be opposed.See also: ballpark, figurein the ballpark If someone or something is in the ballpark, their ideas, actions, or estimates are approximately right, although they are not exactly right. Note: A ballpark is a park or stadium where baseball is played. General manager J. P. Taylor received some offers, but none of them was in the ballpark. We estimate that a four-year undergraduate degree will cost in the ballpark of $57,000 by 2020. Doctor Adams pointed out that it cost about £5 — an underestimate, maybe, but in the right ballpark.See also: ballparkin the same ballpark If one person or thing is in the same ballpark as another, the first person or thing is similar to the second, or is as good as the second. Note: A ballpark is a park or stadium where baseball is played. As a general investigative agency, they're not in the same ballpark as the FBI. Their outlets aren't in the same ballpark as the larger superstores.See also: ballpark, samein the ballpark in a particular area or range. informal The phrase originated in the USA, where a ballpark is a baseball ground.See also: ballparka ˈballpark figure a number which is approximately correct: I know we haven’t really discussed costs yet, but can you give me a ballpark figure?See also: ballpark, figurebe in the same/right ˈballpark (especially American English) be within the same/the right area or range of figures, etc: The offers for the contract were all in the same ballpark.See also: ballpark, right, sameballpark figure, aA roughly accurate estimate, an educated guess. Coming from baseball, this expression rests in turn on in the ballpark, meaning within certain limits. Although both are generally applied to numerical estimates, neither appears to have anything to do with baseball scores.See also: ballparkballpark
ballpark US and Canadian a stadium used for baseball games Ballpark
BallparkInformal; an estimate. For example, when analysts are in the process of determining a company's earnings, they may release a "ballpark" as they continue their calculations.ballpark
Related to ballpark: Ballpark figure, ballpark estimateSynonyms for ballparknoun a facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games)SynonymsRelated Words- baseball
- baseball game
- ball field
- baseball field
- diamond
- bullpen
- dugout
- sports stadium
- stadium
- arena
- bowl
- stand
noun near to the scope or range of somethingSynonymsRelated Words- ambit
- range
- scope
- reach
- compass
- orbit
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