transcription, транскрипция: [ bɔ:lpɑ:(r)k ]
also ball park
( ballparks)
1.
A ballpark is a park or stadium where baseball is played.
N-COUNT
2.
A ballpark figure or ballpark estimate is an approximate figure or estimate.
I can’t give you anything more than just sort of a ballpark figure...
Ballpark estimates indicate a price tag of $90 million a month.
ADJ : ADJ n
3.
If something such as an amount or claim is in the ballpark , it is approximately right, but not exact. ( INFORMAL )
If you compare it to some of the other surveys that have been recently conducted, then it is in the general ballpark.
N-SING : the N
4.
If you say that someone or something is in the ballpark , you mean that they are able to take part in a particular area of activity, especially because they are considered as good as others taking part.
This puts them in the ballpark and makes them a major player...
N-SING : the N