Meaning of the word estimate in English

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estimate

US /ˈes.tə.meɪt/

UK /ˈes.tə.meɪt/

an approximate calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something

Example:

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Can you give me an estimate of the cost?

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The architect provided a rough estimate for the construction.

Synonym:

appraisal assessment calculation evaluation guess

to form a rough or approximate idea of the cost, size, or value of something

Example:

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It's difficult to estimate the exact number of people attending.

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We need to estimate how much paint we'll need for the room.

Synonym:

calculate assess gauge appraise evaluate

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