estimate

verb
UK: /ˈestɪmeɪt/
US: /ˈestɪmeɪt/

  1. To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

    1. I estimate it will cost $10.
    2. Analysts estimate the company's profits will increase next year.

  2. To form an approximate idea of the size, cost, or nature of something; to guess.

    1. Can you estimate how many?
    2. Experts estimate that global temperatures will continue to rise.

  3. To produce a statement of how much a piece of work will probably cost.

    1. We need to estimate the price.
    2. The builder estimated the job would take three weeks to complete.

Synonyms

approximation appraise calculation judge guess calculate valuation evaluate assess
estimate noun

  1. A rough calculation or careful guess of the size, cost, value, etc., of something.

    1. Here is the estimate for work.
    2. The initial estimate for the project was far too low.

  2. A formal assessment of the likely cost of a job.

    1. Get an estimate from a builder.
    2. The company provided a free estimate for the repair work needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "estimate" in English means: To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something., To form an approximate idea of the size, cost, or nature of something; to guess., To produce a statement of how much a piece of work will probably cost..

The phonetic transcription of "estimate" is /ˈestɪmeɪt/ in British English and /ˈestɪmeɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "estimate": approximation, appraise, calculation, judge, guess, calculate, valuation, evaluate, assess.

Example usage of "estimate": "I estimate it will cost $10.". More examples on the page.