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[ English

[ Etymology

From ancient Latin word aes timare ("to value copper", note: copper was thee currency in Ancient Rome).

[ Pronunciation

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  Rhymes: -eɪt

[ Noun

estimate (plural estimates)

1. A rough calculation or guess.
2. (construction) A document (or verbal notification) specifying how much a job will probably cost.

[ Synonyms

• estimation
• appraisal

[ Translations

[ Verb

to estimate (third-person singular simple present estimates, present participle estimating, simple past and past participle estimated)

1. to calculate roughly, often from imperfect data

[ Synonyms

• appraise
• guess

[ Derived terms

• estimable
• underestimate
• overestimate

[ Translations