estimate
Nouns
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(n) an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
- an estimate of what it would cost
- a rough idea how long it would take
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(n) a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody
- many factors are involved in any estimate of human life
- in my estimation the boy is innocent
- (n) a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation) estimation, appraisal,
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(n) a statement indicating the likely cost of some job
- he got an estimate from the car repair shop
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(n) the respect with which a person is held
- they had a high estimation of his ability
Verbs
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(v) judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
- I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds
- (v) judge to be probable count on, figure, calculate, forecast, reckon,