Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense estimates, present participle estimating, past tense, past participle estimatedpronunciation note: The verb is pronounced (estɪmeɪt). The noun is pronounced (estɪmət).
1. verb
If you estimate a quantity or value, you make an approximate judgment or calculation of it.
Try to estimate how many steps it will take to get to a close object. [VERB wh]
I estimate that the total cost for treatment will be $12,500. [VERB that]
He estimated the speed of the winds from the degree of damage. [VERB noun]
Some analysts estimate its current popularity at around ten per cent. [VERB noun + at]
His personal riches were estimated at £368 million. [V n at amount]
[Also VERB with quote]
Synonyms: calculate roughly, value, guess, judge More Synonyms of estimate
estimatedadjective
There are an estimated 90,000 gangsters in the country.
2. countable noun
An estimate is an approximate calculation of a quantity or value.
...the official estimate of the election result. [+ of/for]
This figure is five times the original estimate.
A recent estimate was that factories were undermanned by about 30 per cent.
Synonyms: approximate calculation, guess, reckoning, assessment More Synonyms of estimate
3. countable noun [oft with poss]
An estimate is a judgment about a person or situation which you make based on the available evidence.
I hadn't been far wrong in my estimate of his grandson's capabilities. [+ of]
Synonyms: assessment, opinion, belief, appraisal More Synonyms of estimate
4. countable noun
An estimate from someone who you employ to do a job for you, such as a builder or a plumber, is a written statement of how much the job is likely to cost.
Estimates for curtain-making can be prepared by computer on the spot.
More Synonyms of estimate
estimate in British English
verb (ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt)
1.
to form an approximate idea of (distance, size, cost, etc); calculate roughly; gauge
2. (tr; may take a clause as object)
to form an opinion about; judge
to estimate one's chances
3.
to submit (an approximate price) for (a job) to a prospective client
4. (transitive) statistics
to assign a value (a point estimate) or range of values (an interval estimate) to a parameter of a population on the basis of sampling statistics
estimator
noun (ˈɛstɪmɪt)
5.
an approximate calculation
6.
a statement indicating the likely charge for or cost of certain work
7.
a judgment; appraisal; opinion
Derived forms
estimative (ˈestimative)
adjective
Word origin
C16: from Latin aestimāre to assess the worth of, of obscure origin
estimate in American English
(ˈɛstəˌmeɪt; for n., ˈɛstəmɪt)
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈestiˌmated or ˈestiˌmating
1.
to form an opinion or judgment about
2.
to judge or determine generally but carefully (size, value, cost, requirements, etc.); calculate approximately
verb intransitive
3.
to make an estimate or estimates
noun
4.
a general calculation of size, value, etc.; esp., an approximate computation of the probable cost of a piece of work made by a person undertaking to do the work
5.
an opinion or judgment
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈcalcuˌlate
SYNONYMY NOTE: estimate, in this comparison, refers broadly to the forming of a personal opinion or judgment;, appraise implies the aim of giving an accurate or expert judgment, as of value or worth [to appraise a new house]; evaluate also connotes an attempt at an exact judgment, but rarely with reference to valuein terms of money [let us evaluate the evidence]; rate1 implies assignment of comparative value, quality, etc. [he is rated the best in his field]
Derived forms
estimative (ˈestiˌmative)
adjective
estimator (ˈestiˌmator)
noun
Word origin
< L aestimatus, pp. of aestimare: see esteem
Examples of 'estimate' in a sentence
estimate
At this stage, I couldn't even begin to give you an estimate... I would require help from experts.
Gaskin, Catherine THE AMBASSADOR'S WOMEN (2002)
We should have asked Flora, who would have said it'd take a month, causing us to revise our estimate.
Anita Anderson SOMEBODY (2002)
The evidence -- from Hyde's estimate of it -- had been substantial, perhaps conclusive.
Thomas, Craig THE LAST RAVEN (2002)
I estimate that I'm the human equivalent of fifteen years old.
An estimate is an approximate calculation of a quantity or value.
...the official estimate of the election result.
American English: estimate
Arabic: تَقْدِير
Brazilian Portuguese: estimativa
Chinese: 估计
Croatian: procjena
Czech: odhad
Danish: skøn
Dutch: schatting
European Spanish: cálculo aproximado
Finnish: arvio
French: estimation
German: Schätzung
Greek: εκτίμηση
Italian: stima
Japanese: 見積もり
Korean: 견적
Norwegian: kostnadsoverslag
Polish: oszacowanie
European Portuguese: estimativa
Romanian: estimație
Russian: оценка
Latin American Spanish: cálculo aproximado
Swedish: uppskattning
Thai: การประเมิน
Turkish: tahmin
Ukrainian: оцінка
Vietnamese: sự ước tính
British English: estimate /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/ VERB
If you estimate a quantity or value, you make an approximate judgment or calculation of it.
Try to estimate how many steps it will take to get to a close object.
American English: estimate
Arabic: يُقَيِّمُ
Brazilian Portuguese: estimar
Chinese: 估计
Croatian: procijeniti
Czech: odhadnout
Danish: skønne
Dutch: schatten
European Spanish: calcular considerar
Finnish: arvioida
French: estimer
German: schätzen abwägen
Greek: υπολογίζω
Italian: stimare
Japanese: 見積もる
Korean: 추정하다
Norwegian: anslå
Polish: oszacować
European Portuguese: estimar
Romanian: estimare
Russian: оценивать
Latin American Spanish: calcular
Swedish: uppskatta gissa
Thai: ประมาณ
Turkish: tahminde bulunmak
Ukrainian: оцінювати
Vietnamese: ước tính
All related terms of 'estimate'
re-estimate
to estimate again or correct (an estimate)
cost estimate
an estimate of how much something will cost
point estimate
a specific value assigned to a parameter of a population on the basis of sampling statistics
interval estimate
an interval within which the true value of a parameter of a population is stated to lie with a predetermined probability on the basis of sampling statistics
a ballpark figure
an approximate figure or quantity
Chinese translation of 'estimate'
estimate
(nˈɛstɪmət; vbˈɛstɪmeɪt)
n(c)
(= calculation) 估计(計) (gūjì) (种(種), zhǒng)
(= assessment) 评(評)估 (pínggū) (个(個), gè)
(Comm)[of price]估价(價) (gūjià) (个(個), gè)
vt
(= reckon, calculate) 估计(計) (gūjì)
the damage was estimated at 300 million pounds估计(計)损(損)失为(為)3亿(億)英镑(鎊) (gūjì sǔnshī wéi sānyì yīngbàng)
I estimate that ... 我估计(計) ... (wǒ gūjì ... )
1 (verb)
Definition
to form an approximate idea of (size, cost, etc.)
His personal riches were estimated at over £80 million.
Synonyms
calculate roughly
value
I have had my jewellery valued for insurance purposes.
cocaine valued at $53 million
guess
judge
It is important to judge the weight of your washing load.
reckon
The sale has been held up because the price is reckoned to be too high.
assess
The test was to assess aptitude rather than academic achievement.
evaluate
Trained nurses are required to evaluate the patients' individual needs.
gauge
See if you can gauge his reaction to the offer.
number
One widely cited report numbered the dead at over 10,000.
appraise
Many companies were prompted to appraise their recruitment policies.
2 (verb)
Definition
to form an opinion about
Officials estimate it will be two days before electricity is restored to the island.
Synonyms
think
She thought he was about seventeen years old.
believe
I believe you have something of mine.
consider
I had always considered myself a strong, competent woman.
rate
The film was rated excellent by 90 per cent of children.
judge
It will take a few more years to judge the impact of these ideas.
hold
She holds that it is not admissible to ordain women.
rank
guess
I guess I'm just being paranoid.
reckon (informal)
He reckoned he was still fond of her.
assess
conjecture
This may or may not be true; we are all conjecturing here.
surmise
She surmised that they had discovered one of the illegal streets.
1 (noun)
Definition
an approximate calculation
This figure is five times the original estimate.
Synonyms
approximate calculation
guess
He took her pulse and made a guess at her blood pressure.
reckoning
By my reckoning we were seven or eight kilometres away.
assessment
inflated assessments of mortgaged property
judgment
evaluation
valuation
The valuations reflect what a property is worth now.
appraisal
He has resisted being drawn into the business of cost appraisal.
educated guess
guesstimate (informal)
rough calculation
ballpark figure (informal)
approximate cost
approximate price
appraisement
2 (noun)
Definition
an opinion
I was wrong in my estimate of his capabilities.
Synonyms
assessment
He was referred to a specialist for assessment.
opinion
That has improved my already favourable opinion of him.
belief
It is my belief that a common ground can be found.
appraisal
Self-appraisal is never easy.
evaluation
Evaluation is standard practice for the training course.
conjecture
appraisement
judgment
In your judgment, what has changed over the past few years?
estimation
estimations of pre-tax profits of £12.5 million
surmise
Additional synonyms
in the sense of appraisal
Definition
an assessment of the worth or quality of a person or thing
He has resisted being drawn into the business of cost appraisal.
Synonyms
valuation,
pricing,
rating,
survey,
reckoning,
assay
in the sense of appraisal
Definition
an assessment of the worth or quality of a person or thing
Self-appraisal is never easy.
Synonyms
assessment,
opinion,
estimate,
judgment,
evaluation,
estimation,
sizing up (informal),
recce (slang)
in the sense of appraise
Definition
to assess the worth, value, or quality of
Many companies were prompted to appraise their recruitment policies.