estimate

Plural: estimates

Noun

• an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
  • "an estimate of what it would cost"
• a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody
  • "many factors are involved in any estimate of human life"
• a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
• a statement indicating the likely cost of some job
  • "he got an estimate from the car repair shop"
• the respect with which a person is held
• A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.
• A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.
• A document (or verbal notification) specifying how much a job is likely to cost.
• An upper limitation on some positive quantity.

Verb

Verb Forms: estimated, estimating, estimates

• To form an approximate judgment or calculation of something.
• judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
  • "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds"
• judge to be probable
• To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.
• To judge and form an opinion of the value of, from imperfect data.

Adj

• estimated

Examples

• Before playing, she would ESTIMATE the potential score of several word options.

Synonyms

appraisal, approximate, approximation, calculate, count on, estimation, figure, forecast, gauge, guess, idea, judge, reckon, appraise, assess, give, put

Anagrams of estimate