Word Image
plural: estimates
Part Of Speech
noun, verb
Word Meaning
noun: an approximate calculation of value, amount, size, time, or weight of something; a statement of approximate charge for work to be done
verb: to judge the approximate value, size, or cost of based on experience or observation rather than actual measurement
Word Family
estimated
estimating
estimation
reestimate
misestimate
overestimate
underestimate
Sentences
Can you give me an estimate of the costs for this project?
In my estimation, I feel this is a bad investment.
Do not underestimate your ability to learn and grow.
The contractor’s estimate came in under budget this time.
The insurance claim estimated the damage and quoted a price.
It’s just an estimate, but I think it’s going to be quite close.
The reestimate was much more agreeable to the homeowners.
The skater overestimated her position and crashed into the wall.
I’d like to get a few estimates on the value of my antique table.
In my estimation, it should take two hours of driving to get there.
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