The Opposite(Antonym) of “measure”
The antonyms of measure are guess, estimate, and approximation. These antonyms convey the idea of an uncertain or imprecise calculation or evaluation.
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Definitions and Examples of guess, estimate, approximation
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To form an opinion or estimate about something without sufficient information or knowledge.
Example
I can only guess how much money he spent on that car.
To make a rough calculation or judgment about the value, size, or cost of something based on available information.
Example
The contractor estimated that the construction of the house would take six months.
An imprecise or rough calculation or measurement that is not exact or accurate.
Example
The scientist's approximation of the distance between the two planets was off by several million miles.
Key Differences: guess vs estimate vs approximation
- 1Guess implies a lack of information or knowledge, while estimate implies a rough calculation based on available information.
- 2Approximation is a noun that describes an imprecise or rough calculation or measurement, while estimate is a verb that describes the act of making such a calculation.
Effective Usage of guess, estimate, approximation
- 1Mathematics: Use measure to describe precise calculations or evaluations, and use guess, estimate, or approximation to describe imprecise or rough ones.
- 2Daily Life: Use guess or estimate when you don't have enough information to make a precise calculation or evaluation.
- 3Science: Use approximation to describe imprecise measurements or calculations in scientific experiments.
Remember this!
The antonyms of measure are guess, estimate, and approximation. Use measure to describe precise calculations or evaluations, and use guess, estimate, or approximation to describe imprecise or rough ones. Use guess or estimate in daily life when you don't have enough information to make a precise calculation or evaluation, and use approximation in science to describe imprecise measurements or calculations in scientific experiments.
