estimate

verbnounB1 · Intermediate

To guess a number or amount carefully.

Meanings of «estimate»

1 · verb

to guess a number or amount carefully

Please estimate how much the repairs will cost.

2 · noun

a rough calculation of a cost, size, or amount

The builder gave us a written estimate for the roof.

Similar: quote calculationapproximation

Translation

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The difference between similar words

to find out an amount or value

measurefind the size or amount with a toolPlease measure the table before you buy a cloth.

calculatework out an exact answer with numbersLet me calculate the cost for you.

estimateguess a number or amount carefullyI estimate the trip will take two hours.

assessformaljudge how good, big or serious it isThe teacher will assess your work next week.

a number found by measuring or working out

measurementan exact size found with a toolTake the measurements of the room.

calculationa number worked out with mathsMy calculation shows we need ten boxes.

estimatea rough guess of a number, not exactThe builder gave us an estimate of the cost.

Word family

estimate B1 · verbestimation C1 · nounoverestimate B2 · verboverestimation C1 · noun

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