Meaning & Definition of Estimate in English
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Estimate
/ɛstəmət/
noun
1. An approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
- "An estimate of what it would cost"
- "A rough idea how long it would take"
synonym:
- estimate,
- estimation,
- approximation,
- idea
2. A judgment of the qualities of something or somebody
- "Many factors are involved in any estimate of human life"
- "In my estimation the boy is innocent"
synonym:
- estimate,
- estimation
3. A document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
synonym:
- appraisal,
- estimate,
- estimation
4. A statement indicating the likely cost of some job
- "He got an estimate from the car repair shop"
synonym:
- estimate
5. The respect with which a person is held
- "They had a high estimation of his ability"
synonym:
- estimate,
- estimation
verb
1. Judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
- "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds"
synonym:
- estimate,
- gauge,
- approximate,
- guess,
- judge
2. Judge to be probable
synonym:
- calculate,
- estimate,
- reckon,
- count on,
- figure,
- forecast
Examples of using
Instead of flattery, give us an honest and sincere estimate!
I estimate that we'll need two days to finish the work.
I estimate the production costs to be 100 percent of the budget.