estimate

/ˈɛstɪmət/

/ˈɛstəˌmeɪt/, /ˈɛstəmət/

to estimate

MAIN VERB

to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation

a surgical operation performed on the wrong part of the body

judge to be probable

synonyms : calculate

Estimate

a judgment or calculation of the size, extent, value, etc. of something without knowing the exact details or numbers

an evaluation of someone or something

synonyms : estimation

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

synonyms : appraisal

a statement indicating the likely cost of some job

the respect with which a person is held

synonyms : estimation

Examples

1. Their estimates were completely off the mark.

2. The flood damage was estimated in the millions of dollars.

3. His estimate was wide off the mark, and the project ended up costing much more than he predicted.

4. Medical scientists estimate an autism ratio of 1 in every 110 children in the United States.