> It's in a freaking dictionary. It is, but you're appealing an authority that isn't seen as authoritative. Dictionaries are factual and lack the social conte

> It's in a freaking dictionary. It is, but you're appealing an authority that isn't seen as authoritative. Dictionaries are factual and lack the social context that can completely change the meaning of the word. Business communication has its own jargon that can often be nuanced and sometimes indirect. For example: "Forecast" is an expected due date that may change due to circumstances. "Estimate" is how long something will take, regardless of circumstances. When possible, you want to use the word forecast for longer-term projects (especially one spanning multiple quarters) and but use estimate for shorter term projects. Effective communication is a pain in the ass.