What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
estimated
Example
The estimated cost of the project is around $10,000. [estimated: adjective]
Example
I estimated that it would take me about an hour to finish the task. [estimated: verb]
inexact
Example
The measurements were inexact due to the faulty equipment. [inexact: adjective]
Example
The results of the study are inexact because of the small sample size. [inexact: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Estimated is more common than inexact in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between estimated and inexact?
Both estimated and inexact are relatively neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
