estimate

To estimate is defined as to form an opinion or to guess something’s size, cost or value.

(verb)

An example of to estimate is to look at a damaged car and see how much it may cost to repair.

The definition of an estimate is an opinion or a guess of the size, worth or cost of something.

(noun)

An example of an estimate is a list of times and charges that it may cost to complete a construction job.

See estimate in Webster's New World College Dictionary

to form an opinion or judgment about
to judge or determine generally but carefully (size, value, cost, requirements, etc.); calculate approximately

Origin: < L aestimatus, pp. of aestimare: see esteem

intransitive verb

to make an estimate or estimates

noun

a general calculation of size, value, etc.; esp., an approximate computation of the probable cost of a piece of work made by a person undertaking to do the work
an opinion or judgment

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See estimate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb es·ti·mat·ed, es·ti·mat·ing, es·ti·mates

To calculate approximately (the amount, extent, magnitude, position, or value of something).
To form an opinion about; evaluate: “While an author is yet living we estimate his powers by his worst performance” (Samuel Johnson).

noun (-mĭt)

The act of evaluating or appraising.
A tentative evaluation or rough calculation, as of worth, quantity, or size.
A statement of the approximate cost of work to be done, such as a building project or car repairs.
A judgment based on one's impressions; an opinion.

Origin:

Origin: Latin aestimāre, aestimāt-

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