Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Estimate.
How to pronounce estimate:
US
Estimate - as a noun
An approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
Example: "An estimate of what it would cost"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approximation26estimation12idea5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
calculation15computation17figuring13reckoning16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A judgment of the qualities of something or somebody
Example: "Many factors are involved in any estimate of human life"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
estimation12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assessment12judgement20judgment19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appraisal13estimation12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
commercial documentcommercial instrumentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A statement indicating the likely cost of some job
Example: "He got an estimate from the car repair shop"
The respect with which a person is held
Example: "They had a high estimation of his ability"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
estimation12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
esteem8regard8respect11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Estimate - as a verb
Judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
Example: "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approximate24gauge7guess6judge14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
calculate13cipher13compute13cypher16figure10reckon12work outHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Judge to be probable
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calculate13count onfigure10forecast13reckon12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluate11judge14pass judgmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The contractor provided a cost estimate for the renovation project."
"The estimate for the number of attendees was way off; there were more people than expected."
"She gave a rough estimate of how much time it would take to complete the task."
"The estimate of the company's revenue for the next quarter seems optimistic."
"The insurance adjuster provided an estimate for the damages to my car."
Word Game Points
Is ESTIMATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, estimate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ESTIMATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is ESTIMATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, estimate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordESTIMATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is ESTIMATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, estimate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordESTIMATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
