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to estimate
01
to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation
Transitive: to estimate a quantity | to estimate that
Example
I estimate that there are about 100 people at the party.
Can you estimate the cost of the groceries we need for the week?
He estimated the distance to be around five miles.
02
to make an educated guess about how likely something is to happen
Transitive: to estimate sth | to estimate that
Example
I estimate that he ’ll arrive within the next hour based on his last message.
She estimated it was unlikely for the team to win given their current performance.
Can you estimate how probable it is for the event to be canceled?
Estimate
01
a judgment or calculation of the size, extent, value, etc. of something without knowing the exact details or numbers
Example
The contractor provided an estimate for the cost of renovating the kitchen.
Based on the survey, the company made an estimate of the number of people who would attend the event.
The scientist gave an estimate of the time it would take to complete the research.
02
an evaluation of someone or something
03
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
04
a statement indicating the likely cost of some job
05
the respect with which a person is held
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