Meaning & use
estimate
To roughly calculate or judge the value, size, amount, or cost of something.
See it in a sentence
The contractor estimated that the renovation would take about six weeks to finish.
Scientists estimate the age of the fossil using radiometric dating techniques.
A note on using this word
An estimate is an informed approximation, not an exact figure, and usually carries some acknowledged margin of error.
Words with a similar meaning
approximatecalculate
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Another way to use it
2. noun
An approximate calculation or judgment of a value, size, or cost.
The plumber gave us a written estimate before starting the repair.
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