Sekirov Dictionary

estimate

/ˈɛs.tɪ.mət/

noun 3
adjective 1
/ˈɛs.tɪˌmeɪt/ verb 2
forms 7
phrases 1

noun3

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.
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An upper limitation on some positive quantity.
- The desired norm estimate is now obtained from the identity... [referring to an earlier statement saying that a certain norm is less than or equal to a certain expression] — 1992

adjective1

(no longer used, rare) estimated

estimate

/ˈɛs.tɪˌmeɪt/

verb2

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To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.
- I estimate that I need 400 board feet of lumber to complete a job, and then order 350 because I do not want a surplus, or perhaps order 450 because I do not want to make any subsequent orders. — 1965
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To judge and form an opinion of the value of, from imperfect data.
- It is by the weight of silver, and not the name of the piece, that men estimate commodities and exchange them. — 1691

forms

estimated · estimating · estimates · estimateth · estimatest · more estimate · most estimate

Phrases with estimate

ballpark estimate
A ballpark figure; a very rough approximation.

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