estimate

Nouns

  • (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
    approximation, estimation, idea,
  • (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
    estimation,
  • (n) a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation) estimation, appraisal,
  • (n) a statement indicating the likely cost of some job
    • he got an estimate from the car repair shop
  • (n) the respect with which a person is held
    • they had a high estimation of his ability
    estimation,

Verbs

Synonyms

gauge approximate guess judge approximation estimation idea count on figure calculate forecast reckon appraisal

See also

overestimate overrate lowball underestimate

Words of close approximity

estimated tax estimated tax return