BALLPARK


Meaning of BALLPARK in English

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

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