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   estimate

   verb

   • 1. roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of: "the aim is to estimate the effects of macroeconomic policy on the economy" Similar roughly calculateapproximatemake an estimate ofguessevaluatejudgegaugereckonrateappraiseform an opinion ofform an impression ofget the measure ofdetermineweigh upinformal:size upguesstimateconsiderbelieveguessreckondeemholdjudgeadjudgesurmiserategaugetakesupposeregard as beingview as beingsee as beingclass as beingthink of as beinglook on as beingbe of the opinionconjectureformal:opine

   noun

   • 1. an approximate calculation or judgement of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something: "at a rough estimate, staff are recycling a quarter of paper used" Similar rough calculationapproximationestimationeducated/informed guessrough guessimpressionapproximate price/cost/valueestimated price/cost/valuecostingquotationpricingvaluationevaluationassessmentappraisalinformal:guesstimate
   • ▪ a written statement indicating the likely price that will be charged for specified work or repairs: "compare costs by getting estimates from at least two firms" Similar rough calculationapproximationestimationeducated/informed guessrough guessimpressionapproximate price/cost/valueestimated price/cost/valuecostingquotationpricingvaluationevaluationassessmentappraisalinformal:guesstimate
   • ▪ a judgement of the worth or character of someone or something: "his high estimate of the poem" Similar evaluationestimationjudgementgaugingratingappraisalopinionviewanalysis

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin aestimat- ‘determined, appraised’, from the verb aestimare. The noun originally meant ‘intellectual ability, comprehension’ (only in late Middle English), later ‘valuing, a valuation’ (compare with estimation). The verb originally meant ‘to think well or badly of someone or something’ (late 15th century), later ‘regard as being, consider to be’ (compare with esteem).

   Derivatives

   • 1. estimative adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishESTIMATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ESTIMATE definition: 1. to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something: 2. a guess of what the size…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › estimateEstimate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ESTIMATE is to judge tentatively or approximately the value, worth, or significance of. How to use estimate in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Estimate.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryESTIMATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ESTIMATE meaning: 1. to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something: 2. a guess of what the size…. Learn more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › estimateESTIMATE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Estimate definition: to form an approximate judgment or opinion regarding the worth, amount, size, weight, etc., of; calculate approximately. See examples of ESTIMATE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishESTIMATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An estimate is an approximate calculation of a quantity or value. ...the official estimate of the election result. [+ of/for] This figure is five times the original estimate. A recent estimate was that factories were undermanned by about 30 per cent. Synonyms: approximate calculation, guess, reckoning, assessment More Synonyms of estimate.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishestimate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   to form an idea of the cost, size, value, etc. of something, but without calculating it exactly. estimate something to estimate the cost/value/number of something. The satellite will cost an estimated £400 million. estimate something at something Police estimate the crowd at 30 000.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › estimateEstimate - definition of estimate by The Free Dictionary

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   A tentative evaluation or rough calculation, as of worth, quantity, or size: an estimate of the damage caused by the storm. b. A statement of the approximate cost of work to be done, such as a building project or car repairs. 2. A judgment based on one's impressions; an opinion: I have a high estimate of his character.