kisio

How to say it

Meaning

an estimate or guess, especially a numerical approximation; a proposal.

Good to know

Often used in the plural 'makisio' (estimates, e.g. budget estimates).

Examples

• Serikali ilitoa makisio ya bajeti ya mwaka.The government presented the annual budget estimates.
• Kisio changu ni kuwa watu elfu moja walihudhuria.My estimate is that a thousand people attended.
• Je, kisio lako la gharama ni sahihi?Is your cost estimate accurate?
• Walitoa kisio jipya baada ya kupata takwimu zaidi.They gave a new estimate after getting more data.