ballpark

a ballpark estimate/figure

a number which is only approximate, but which should be near to the correct number. We're expecting sales of the book to generate around $10 000 dollars, although obviously that's just a ballpark figure.

See also: figure

be in the (right) ballpark

be in the same ballpark - to be of a similar amount or cost. 'And do you think the projected sales figures are realistic?' 'They're in the right ballpark.' (= they are close to the right amount)

be in the same ballpark

to be of a similar amount or cost. Jamie makes over two hundred thousand dollars and I don't know exactly how much Tom makes but I guess it's in the same ballpark.

See also: same

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in the ballpark

within an acceptable or similar range. We weren't even in the ballpark – we offered $170 million, but the offer they accepted was for $350 million.

in the same ballpark

of a similar nature. When it comes to budget cuts, tourism just isn't in the same ballpark as education and public safety.

See also: same