Estimate
To form an approximate judgment or calculation of the value, number, or extent of something; as a noun, a rough calculation or educated guess of such a value.
verbEstimate
To form an approximate judgment or calculation of the value, number, or extent of something; as a noun, a rough calculation or educated guess of such a value.
verbImagine This
Imagine you're budgeting a weekend trip. You estimate the cost by roughing out gas, meals, and tickets to get a ballpark total before checking exact prices.
Sounds Like
ESS-ti-mayt
Looks Like
It starts with est- and ends with -mate (est-i-mate).
Remember This
An estimate is a rough guess, not an exact figure. The noun form refers to the guess or the calculation itself, while the verb form describes the act of forming that guess.
Other Forms
Connect With
assess, evaluate, gauge, approximate, reckon
Note
Use 'estimate' when numbers are not exact. For precise calculations, use 'calculate' or 'determine exactly.' Common phrases: 'estimate at/about/around' and 'estimate the cost.' Distinguish between 'an estimate' (the noun) and 'to estimate' (the verb).