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Meaning of Estimate
The primary meaning of the word "estimate" is to roughly calculate or judge the value, size, or extent of something.
Definitions
- A rough calculation or judgment of the value, size, or extent of something
- A statement or opinion about the value, size, or extent of something, based on a rough calculation or judgment
- To roughly calculate or judge the value, size, or extent of something
Etymology of Estimate
The word "estimate" originates from the Latin words "aestimare" meaning "to value" or "to rate" and "aestimatio" meaning "valuation" or "appraisal"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of judging or calculating the value or size of something
Example Uses
- The company will estimate the cost of the project before proceeding
- She tried to estimate the distance to the next town
- The expert estimate of the painting's value was much higher than expected
- The team will estimate the time required to complete the task
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
exactness
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