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part of speech: |
verb |
pronunciation: |
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inflections: |
estimates, estimating, estimated |
definition 1: |
When you estimate something, you make a careful guess about how big it is or how much there is of it.
We estimated the length of the bedroom to be around twelve feet, which should give us enough room for the bed and dresser along the same wall.- synonyms:
- calculate, compute, figure
- similar words:
- evaluate, gauge, guess, judge, project, rate, value
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definition 2: |
When you estimate something, you make a judgment about it.
The jeweler looked closely at the ring and estimated its value at around five thousand dollars.The travelers estimated that their drinking water would last for just two more days.The carpenter estimated that he would need two thousand dollars to do the job.- synonyms:
- judge, value
- similar words:
- gauge, project
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definition 3: |
When you estimate, you make a guess about something based on some idea or certain information.
We didn't know how many chickens were on the farm, so we had to estimate.- synonyms:
- think
- similar words:
- believe, consider
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related words: |
compute, consider, criticize, figure, predict |
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part of speech: |
noun |
pronunciation: |
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stih
miht
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definition: |
An estimate is a careful guess as to the amount, size, or value of something.
The mechanic gave my dad an estimate for the car repair.- similar words:
- calculation, guess
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related words: |
forecast, idea |
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