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estimate

[ˈɛstəmeɪt]

estimate Definition

  • 1an approximate calculation or judgement of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something
  • 2a statement indicating the likely cost of a job or product

Using estimate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "estimate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The estimate for the project was too high.

  • Example

    Can you give me an estimate of how long it will take?

  • Example

    The repairman gave us an estimate for the cost of fixing the car.

  • Example

    The estimate of the crowd size was around 10,000 people.

estimate Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using estimate

  • the expected time when someone or something will arrive at a certain place

    Example

    What's your ETA for the airport?

  • to assess the extent of harm or injury caused by something

    Example

    After the storm, we went outside to estimate the damage to our property.

  • to make an estimate that is higher than the actual value

    Example

    The contractor estimated on the high side, so we ended up paying less than we expected.

Phrases with estimate

  • an approximate calculation or judgement of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something that is not precise

    Example

    I can give you a ballpark estimate of how much the repairs will cost.

  • an approximate calculation or judgement of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something that is intentionally low or cautious

    Example

    The conservative estimate for the number of attendees was around 500 people.

  • an approximate calculation or judgement of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something that is not exact or detailed

    Example

    I can give you a rough estimate of how much the new furniture will cost.

Origins of estimate

from Latin 'aestimatus', meaning 'appraised'

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Summary: estimate in Brief

The term 'estimate' [ˈɛstəmeɪt] refers to an approximate calculation or judgement of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something. It can be used to indicate the likely cost of a job or product, as in 'The repairman gave us an estimate for the cost of fixing the car.' Phrases like 'ballpark estimate' and 'rough estimate' denote imprecise calculations, while idioms like 'estimate time of arrival' and 'estimate the damage' are used in specific contexts.

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