Meaning & use
quantitative estimate
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UK/ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv ˈestɪmət/
US/ˈkwɑːntəteɪtɪv ˈestɪmət/
Meaning
nouncountableformal
An approximate calculation of an amount or number, based on available data or measurements.
Grammar: Countable; plural is 'quantitative estimates'.
Patterns
- make a quantitative estimate
- provide a quantitative estimate
- a quantitative estimate of something
The researchers made a quantitative estimate of the population size.
We need a quantitative estimate of the costs before we proceed.
Word forms
| plural | quantitative estimates |
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Common combinations
- make a quantitative estimate
- The team made a quantitative estimate of the damage.
- provide a quantitative estimate
- The report provides a quantitative estimate of future demand.
- quantitative estimate of
- They gave a quantitative estimate of the risk involved.
Synonyms and how they differ
- calculation
- A calculation is usually exact, while an estimate is approximate.
- assessment
- Assessment can be based on judgment rather than numbers; a quantitative estimate specifically uses numerical data.
Word family
- estimate verb
- To make an approximate calculation.
- quantitative adjective
- Relating to amounts or numbers.
Practice
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