A conservative estimate or guess is one in which you are cautious and estimate or guess a low amount which is probably less than the real amount.

What does a conservative forecast mean?

A conservative forecast is consistent with cumulative knowledge about the present and the past. To. be conservative, forecasters must seek out and use all knowledge relevant to the problem, including knowledge. of methods validated for the situation. Twenty-eight guidelines are logically deduced from the Golden Rule.

What is another word for conservative estimate?

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Depending on the context, you can use optimistic estimate , pessimistic estimate, precise estimate, realistic estimate, and reasonable estimate.